Head of Modern Foreign Languages

6 days ago


High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Dunbar Education Full time

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) - Spanish & French Location: High Wycombe School Type: Independent Prep School for Girls (Years 3-8) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive and based on experience (M1-UPS3 + TLR) Overview: We are working on behalf of a prestigous school seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), specialising in Spanish and French, to join a thriving and supportive school community. The successful candidate will lead the MFL department and inspire a love of languages in girls from Years 3-8. The role includes teaching languages to all year groups, with a particular emphasis on preparing students for Common Entrance and Scholarship exams at 13+. Key Responsibilities: Lead the MFL department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in both Spanish and French. Teach Spanish and French across Years 3-8, following the National Curriculum and adapting lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Prepare students for Common Entrance (13+) and Scholarship exams, ensuring excellent outcomes. Foster a love of language learning and develop cultural awareness through engaging and creative lessons. Develop and maintain schemes of work, assessment strategies, and extracurricular activities related to languages. Collaborate with other staff and departments to create a holistic and enriched learning environment. Manage and support the professional development of language teaching staff, ensuring ongoing improvements in the department.Candidate Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong academic background in Spanish and French. Proven experience in teaching Spanish and French to primary or prep school-aged pupils, including preparation for Common Entrance and Scholarship. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a small team of language teachers. Passionate about fostering a positive and engaging environment for learning languages. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. Commitment to the pastoral care and well-being of students.Desirable: Experience teaching in an independent school setting. Familiarity with the demands of 13+ exams and a track record of student success in these assessments. Ability to contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, trips, or other extracurricular activities.How to Apply: Please submit a completed application form, CV, and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced language specialist to make a significant impact in a well-respected prep school for girls. If you are passionate about teaching and leading in the area of Modern Foreign Languages, we would love to hear from you If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250 If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website. Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement



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