Head of Languages

3 days ago

High Wycombe, United Kingdom All Together Education Recruitment Full time

Heads of Department and subject teachers are expected to be committed and enthusiastic teachers, able to interest pupils of all abilities. They should be able to communicate well with pupils and staff and have good organisational abilities. They should be receptive to new ideas and have a sense of humour. They need to be committed to all aspects of Boarding School life. Specific Head of Department responsibilities are described below.


The Head of Languages teaches Spanish and French to National Curriculum Years 3-8, with a particular emphasis on teaching to Common Entrance and Scholarship at 13+ level.


  • To lead delivery of Modern Foreign Languages and enthuse girls in these subjects.
  • To teach curriculum lessons to Years 3-8.
  • Apply strong leadership, organisation and communication skills and be able to support new or junior members of the Department.
  • Hold regular departmental meetings and ensure that these are minuted and available for all staff to read.
  • Liaise with other members of the department and with the Deputy Heads as necessary.
  • Produce an annual budget for the Bursar.
  • Purchase books, equipment and other resources within the budget.
  • Produce a forward-looking plan for the Department, which will include budget requirements.
  • Produce an up-to-date departmental policy and review the curriculum annually as necessary.
  • Keep up-to-date with developments in the National Curriculum and in the Common Entrance syllabus and produce a current Programme of Study (syllabus), which is available for all members of staff.
  • Produce a syllabus for all years from Year 1(Beginners) up to Year 8 (IVth).
  • Liaise with the Head of Key Stage 1 and Form I teachers when producing the syllabus.
  • To have a working knowledge of, and approve of, the Key Stage 1 teaching of their specialist subject.
  • To lead, organise and run trips as well as other activities and events, and to liaise with other departments

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