Head of Spanish £36,767 - £53,995 plus TLR and generous benefits package Outstanding Secondary School in Hillingdon January 2026 Head of Spanish Requirements - Head of Spanish Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills A strong MFL background with ability to teach Spanish subject to GCSE and A Level essential Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development An innovative approach to teaching languages, rooted in the latest research. The desire to maximise the performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all The Head of Spanish The MFL department provides a dynamic, innovative and supportive environment where engaging and varied lessons enable students to realise their potential. Students use language with confidence and enjoy learning about other cultures. There are currently five full-time members and one part-time member of the languages department, with some staff also teaching in other subject areas and many in middle or senior leadership positions across the school. Students study Spanish and French in Years 7-9. From Year 10 onwards, 75% of each student cohort studies a language to GCSE, with most of those students continuing to study Spanish and French. Good numbers of students also opt to continue French and Spanish at A-level - the talent exhibited within the school around learning languages is obvious. Job Description - Head of Spanish Heads of Department are key leaders within the School and their role carries significant leadership and management responsibilities. It is essential that they give active support to the vision and ethos. The areas of responsibility include teaching and learning, vision for the department, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, behaviour for learning, resources, the learning environment. Key Tasks To create a curriculum that inspires students to become effective lifelong learners by: Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning for all students throughout the department. Developing a curriculum vision and plan. Creating Schemes of Learning which enable all students to become effective learners. Producing a strategic three year plan to deliver the faculty vision which is supported by an annual action plan. Completing an annual self-review of the department carried out in support of the Faculty SEF, including an analysis and commentary of student academic performance. The conclusions of the report should then be used to modify the strategic plan. Contributing to discussions on course selection and implementation. Collaborating effectively with partner primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for new students. Monitoring and evaluating the quality of learning including planning, lesson delivery, teacher feedback, assessment, differentiation and classroom management. To ensure that all members of staff within the department are motivated and supported to perform at their best by: Communicating a clear department vision which encourages ownership, team spirit and commitment from the faculty members. Line managing and professionally developing staff in such a way that they perform at their best. Meeting regularly with their line manager and keeping her/him informed of developments within the department. To provide a secure and safe learning environment for all students so that they develop into self-confident and self-motivated learners by: Being active in providing for the care of student well being. Contributing to assemblies in a way which support the Academy ethos. Maintaining the highest standards of student behaviour so that all students are able to learn effectively. Ensuring productive communication with parents so that they remain well informed about their children's progress and achievements as well as any incidents of poor behaviour. To set challenging targets for all students and staff, and provide the support, guidance and accountability framework necessary to achieve these targets by: Devising and implementing department student assessment systems which enable student underachievement to be identified and acted upon at an early stage. Coordinating effective intervention strategies which support students so that they make the progress that is expected of them. Identifying excellent practice within the department and coordinating the sharing of practice through a planned and systematic timetable of observations, collaborative planning and team teaching. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Head of Spanish £36,767 - £53,995 plus TLR and generous benefits package Outstanding Secondary School in Hillingdon January 2026 Head of Spanish Requirements - Head of Spanish Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills A strong MFL background with ability to teach Spanish subject to GCSE and A Level essential Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development An innovative approach to teaching languages, rooted in the latest research. The desire to maximise the performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all The Head of Spanish The MFL department provides a dynamic, innovative and supportive environment where engaging and varied lessons enable students to realise their potential. Students use language with confidence and enjoy learning about other cultures. There are currently five full-time members and one part-time member of the languages department, with some staff also teaching in other subject areas and many in middle or senior leadership positions across the school. Students study Spanish and French in Years 7-9. From Year 10 onwards, 75% of each student cohort studies a language to GCSE, with most of those students continuing to study Spanish and French. Good numbers of students also opt to continue French and Spanish at A-level - the talent exhibited within the school around learning languages is obvious. Job Description - Head of Spanish Heads of Department are key leaders within the School and their role carries significant leadership and management responsibilities. It is essential that they give active support to the vision and ethos. The areas of responsibility include teaching and learning, vision for the department, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, behaviour for learning, resources, the learning environment. Key Tasks To create a curriculum that inspires students to become effective lifelong learners by: Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning for all students throughout the department. Developing a curriculum vision and plan. Creating Schemes of Learning which enable all students to become effective learners. Producing a strategic three year plan to deliver the faculty vision which is supported by an annual action plan. Completing an annual self-review of the department carried out in support of the Faculty SEF, including an analysis and commentary of student academic performance. The conclusions of the report should then be used to modify the strategic plan. Contributing to discussions on course selection and implementation. Collaborating effectively with partner primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for new students. Monitoring and evaluating the quality of learning including planning, lesson delivery, teacher feedback, assessment, differentiation and classroom management. To ensure that all members of staff within the department are motivated and supported to perform at their best by: Communicating a clear department vision which encourages ownership, team spirit and commitment from the faculty members. Line managing and professionally developing staff in such a way that they perform at their best. Meeting regularly with their line manager and keeping her/him informed of developments within the department. To provide a secure and safe learning environment for all students so that they develop into self-confident and self-motivated learners by: Being active in providing for the care of student well being. Contributing to assemblies in a way which support the Academy ethos. Maintaining the highest standards of student behaviour so that all students are able to learn effectively. Ensuring productive communication with parents so that they remain well informed about their children's progress and achievements as well as any incidents of poor behaviour. To set challenging targets for all students and staff, and provide the support, guidance and accountability framework necessary to achieve these targets by: Devising and implementing department student assessment systems which enable student underachievement to be identified and acted upon at an early stage. Coordinating effective intervention strategies which support students so that they make the progress that is expected of them. Identifying excellent practice within the department and coordinating the sharing of practice through a planned and systematic timetable of observations, collaborative planning and team teaching. Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
MFL Teacher - Secondary - Stoke-on-Trent - ASAP Start - Daily Supply Do you believe language learning should be exciting, immersive and memorable? Academics are supporting a range of secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire who are seeking passionate MFL Teachers specialising in Spanish, French or German click apply for full job details
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
MFL Teacher - Secondary - Stoke-on-Trent - ASAP Start - Daily Supply Do you believe language learning should be exciting, immersive and memorable? Academics are supporting a range of secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire who are seeking passionate MFL Teachers specialising in Spanish, French or German click apply for full job details
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Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Overview Vacancy: Head of MFL Start date: January 2026 Contract details: Permanent Hours per Week / Proportion - Full Time Weeks per Year - 39, Term Time Only Grade/Range, Spinal Point - MPS/UPS + TLR 2B FTE/Pro-rata salary - £32,196 - £51,048 About Us We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students. The Trust headquarters are based in Dudley, our schools are located across the wider West Midlands, including areas such as South Staffordshire and Stourbridge. Wombourne High School is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. Role overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of MFL to join our school in January 2026. We are looking to appoint a talented professional with very good subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching and learning to lead our capable and supportive department. At Wombourne High School we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these values. The successful candidate should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can build on current developments within the school and Trust, to continue to improve outcomes and raise aspirations for all students. Currently, all students study either French or Spanish at KS3. At KS4 we offer GCSE courses in both French and Spanish. MFL is a popular subject, and uptake at GCSE is strong. The department is well resourced. The ability to teach both languages to GCSE level would be advantageous but is not compulsory. Informal discussion For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Nicola Foreman, HR Support Officer, via email . Why work with us See how we're delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us Invictus Education Trust Important dates Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 9am We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview date: to be confirmed Safeguarding In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children's Barred List Verification through the DfE's Check a Teacher's Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered 'protected' and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance. As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Nov 15, 2025
Full time
Overview Vacancy: Head of MFL Start date: January 2026 Contract details: Permanent Hours per Week / Proportion - Full Time Weeks per Year - 39, Term Time Only Grade/Range, Spinal Point - MPS/UPS + TLR 2B FTE/Pro-rata salary - £32,196 - £51,048 About Us We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students. The Trust headquarters are based in Dudley, our schools are located across the wider West Midlands, including areas such as South Staffordshire and Stourbridge. Wombourne High School is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. Role overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of MFL to join our school in January 2026. We are looking to appoint a talented professional with very good subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching and learning to lead our capable and supportive department. At Wombourne High School we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these values. The successful candidate should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can build on current developments within the school and Trust, to continue to improve outcomes and raise aspirations for all students. Currently, all students study either French or Spanish at KS3. At KS4 we offer GCSE courses in both French and Spanish. MFL is a popular subject, and uptake at GCSE is strong. The department is well resourced. The ability to teach both languages to GCSE level would be advantageous but is not compulsory. Informal discussion For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Nicola Foreman, HR Support Officer, via email . Why work with us See how we're delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us Invictus Education Trust Important dates Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 9am We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview date: to be confirmed Safeguarding In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children's Barred List Verification through the DfE's Check a Teacher's Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered 'protected' and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance. As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Tradewind are recruiting for an MFL Teacher to start in January 2026 for a popular and well run single sex school in St Albans, Hertfordshire! Are you able to teach French or Spanish to pupils in years 7,8 & 9? Perhaps you've been working on a supply basis and are looking for a block of work or your next long term assignment? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented teacher to offer French or Spanish on a long term basis for a great school in St Albans. This is a full-time temporary supply teaching role from January 2026 to cover a resignation. The Role Teacher of Spanish or French to key stage 3 and / or GCSE Five days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm A creative enthusiastic attitude to behaviour management is essential. Innovative teacher able to tailor resources to a broad range of abilities and language skills. A good knowledge of the AQA GCSE for Spanish is required. The academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with experience of teaching Spanish or French to students aged 11 to 16 The School 11-16 academy in St Albans Good Ofsted April 2025 State of the art facilities for teaching and learning Superb training and development for staff at all stages of their career State of the art facilities for teaching and learning with large bright spaces for students to feel safe and supported. To join us and be successful in this MFL Teacher / Spanish Teacher or French Teacher role, you will need to: Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent Further education qualifications such as PGCE14+ or Certificate of Education This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions To be considered for this MFL teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call St Albans Secondary team on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)
Nov 03, 2025
Seasonal
Tradewind are recruiting for an MFL Teacher to start in January 2026 for a popular and well run single sex school in St Albans, Hertfordshire! Are you able to teach French or Spanish to pupils in years 7,8 & 9? Perhaps you've been working on a supply basis and are looking for a block of work or your next long term assignment? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented teacher to offer French or Spanish on a long term basis for a great school in St Albans. This is a full-time temporary supply teaching role from January 2026 to cover a resignation. The Role Teacher of Spanish or French to key stage 3 and / or GCSE Five days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm A creative enthusiastic attitude to behaviour management is essential. Innovative teacher able to tailor resources to a broad range of abilities and language skills. A good knowledge of the AQA GCSE for Spanish is required. The academy are interested in hearing from early career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with experience of teaching Spanish or French to students aged 11 to 16 The School 11-16 academy in St Albans Good Ofsted April 2025 State of the art facilities for teaching and learning Superb training and development for staff at all stages of their career State of the art facilities for teaching and learning with large bright spaces for students to feel safe and supported. To join us and be successful in this MFL Teacher / Spanish Teacher or French Teacher role, you will need to: Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent Further education qualifications such as PGCE14+ or Certificate of Education This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions To be considered for this MFL teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call St Albans Secondary team on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)
