Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: Competitive (TLR available, dependent on experience) + Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Lead, Inspire, and Empower – Shape the Future of Languages as Head of MFL
Are you a passionate linguist with the vision and leadership to raise standards and foster a love of languages? Do you thrive on driving innovation, building successful teams, and helping students achieve their full potential?
Our client, a vibrant and inclusive mixed secondary school for students aged 11–18 in Braintree, Essex, is seeking an experienced and committed Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to lead their dedicated department from September 2025. The school values academic achievement, creativity, and cultural awareness – making it an exciting place to take your next career step.
About the Role:
As Head of MFL, you will lead the department in delivering high-quality French and/or Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially KS5. You will be responsible for curriculum planning, staff development, quality assurance, and raising pupil attainment in languages.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring teacher with strong subject knowledge and leadership potential to shape the strategic direction of the department and embed a culture of linguistic excellence.
What Our Client Offers:
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A supportive and collaborative leadership team
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A passionate and talented MFL teaching team
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A commitment to CPD and middle leadership development
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Engaged students with a growing enthusiasm for languages
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A modern languages curriculum that embraces intercultural understanding
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The opportunity to lead enrichment activities, international links, and language trips
What They're Looking For:
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A qualified teacher of MFL (French and/or Spanish), with QTS
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Proven experience of delivering outstanding MFL teaching and learning
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Strong leadership skills and a vision for high-impact language education
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A commitment to raising achievement and promoting languages across the school
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The ability to mentor and motivate staff, as well as inspire students
If you are ready to lead a department where languages are valued and promoted, and you want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic school community, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please send your CV to ali.aslam@permanentworkforceresourcing.com
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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