Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Location: Brentwood, Essex

Salary: £41,075 – £52,490 (M4 – UPS3) | Full‑Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the MFL department across KS3–KS5
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
• Support and develop departmental staff through coaching and mentoring
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise attainment
• Lead curriculum development and ensure an engaging, inclusive learning experience
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities, trips and extracurricular activities
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive departmental improvement

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have strong experience teaching MFL at secondary level
• Demonstrate successful leadership or middle leadership experience
• Be passionate about languages and student achi...