Head of Department for MFL Full Time NEW

Your new company Hays Education are working in partnership with a well-established and ambitious secondary school in North London to recruit an experienced Head of MFL. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a committed Languages department within a school that values academic excellence, inclusivity, and high-quality teaching and learning.Your new role As Head of MFL, you will lead the delivery of French and Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to oversee and develop Key Stage 5 provision. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of the department, curriculum planning, and driving improvements in student attainment and engagement in languages.Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing the MFL department, including staff development and performancePlanning and delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum in French and SpanishMonitoring student progress and implementing effective intervention strategiesPromoting a strong language-learning culture across the schoolContributing to whole-school improvement priorities and initiativesWhat you”ll need to succeed Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalentProven experience teaching French and/or Spanish at secondary level (KS3-KS4 essential; KS5 desirable)Previous leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership roleStrong subject knowledge and passion for languagesAbility to inspire both students and staff, driving high standards of achievementWhat you”ll get in return Competitive salary including TLR allowanceOpportunity to lead and shape a successful departmentSupportive senior leadership team and collaborative staff environmentAccess to high-quality CPD and leadership development opportunitiesOngoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultantWhat you need to do now If you”re interested in this role, click ”apply now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn”t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C”s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)