Head of Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR6 7EF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Experience
• substantial experience of teaching MFL at secondary level
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• a track record of excellence in examination outcomes at all Key Stages
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• successful experience of turning theory into practice
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• experience of leading innovative curriculum and pedagogical development
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• effective relationships with students, parents and staff, commanding their confidence
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Essential Skills
• innovative approach to classroom practice and exceptional teaching skills
• ability to interrogate departmental data to track student progress
• ability to review and evaluate the efficacy of all activities
• ability to challenge appropriately
• ability to provide effective professional support to staff
• outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to sustain efforts and lead developments
• organisational skills of a high order; able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• ability to manage people, projects and resources effectively
What the school offers its staff
We have a very happy staff body with exceptionally low turnover. SLT are fully immersed in the classroom and corridors, supporting teachers to maximise their time spent on teaching and learning. Within easy reach of Sunderland and Newcastle / Gateshead we serve the communities of Whitburn, Boldon and Cleadon where high expectations and aspirations are the norm. There is a strong ethos of professional development which is key to our success
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage