Head of Modern Languages

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and well-qualified graduate to lead the successful Modern Languages Department of 15 full-time teachers, five part-time teachers, 11 Language Assistants and one Department Technician, teaching six languages to (I)GCSE and A level/Pre-U (French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish). Each of these languages has its own Head of Language, forming a team led by the Head of Modern Languages. Should the successful candidate be a teacher of Spanish, there may be the opportunity for his or her role to include Head of Spanish.

The successful candidate’s academic credentials will be strong, teaching French and/or Spanish across the age range, through to preparation for elite universities. The Head of Modern Languages will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire pupils and staff, driven to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is of the highest calibre. He/she will, in collaboration with the department, create and implement effective strategies to achieve ambitious aims.  A strong leader and a visible presence, the Head of Modern Languages will be fully conversant with the effective use of ICT to improve learning, planning and administration. A commitment to the wider activities of the department, including exchanges, study visits abroad and a programme of extension and enrichment is essential.

Marlborough College is renowned for the breadth and quality of opportunity afforded to its pupils. The successful candidate will therefore need to demonstrate the intellectual rigour, emotional resilience and energy required to balance teaching commitments with an enthusiastic involvement across the pastoral and co-curricular life of the College community. 

Benefits include a generous remuneration package, accommodation, support for continuing development and membership of a vibrant Common Room.  

To discover more about Marlborough College, please visit our website, www.marlboroughcollege.org    

For further information about this role please contact the Head of Modern Languages, Mr Andrew Brown, via email at ajb@marlboroughcollege.org 

To apply, go to our website: www.marlboroughcollege.org/vacancies where a full Role Description and Person Specification is also available.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact a member of the HR team by emailing recruitment@marlboroughcollege.org or phoning 01672 892 402. 

Closing date: Midday, Thursday 31 October 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 7 November 2019.

Marlborough College aims to be an equal opportunities employer and follows recommended safe recruitment guidelines including enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks.