Head of Modern Foreign Languages
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SW3 2QS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our ideal candidate:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for Modern Foreign Languages and a commitment to securing excellent outcomes for all students
• Has the vision and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement across the department and develop a culture of high achievement
• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge, curriculum expertise and a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment
• Can motivate, support and challenge colleagues to achieve the highest standards of practice and student progress
• Has high expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, creating a disciplined and joyful learning environment
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and ensuring every student is able to thrive
• Shares our Catholic values and is eager to contribute to the wider life and mission of the college
What the school offers its staff
• A competitive Inner London salary
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24-hour support and counselling services
• A cycle scheme to help spread the cost of purchasing a bicycle and equipment
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work check Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.