19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    15 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

French, German, Mandarin, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS Plus TLR1b

Additional allowances

TLR1b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require an inspirational professional who is passionate about high standards of student progress and an innovative driver of outstanding teaching and learning. We are looking for a leader who has a vision for what an excellent MFL education would look like for students and who is able to deliver that vision through excellent planning, coaching and teaching. This leader will also need to monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all the different strands of MFL education at Uckfield College.

What the school offers its staff

Uckfield College is a place where our leaders have a highly positive influence on our College culture. We are really interested in growing leaders and you will be given plenty of opportunities and the challenge and support to be able to learn, develop and thrive.

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:

  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  • Extensive professional development opportunities

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services

  • Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Application Form 2024.docx - 232 KB (opens in new tab)
Curriculum Leader of MFL Recruitment Information Booklet.pdf - 2.82 MB (opens in new tab)
Advert - Curriculum Leader of MFL - Sept 2025.pdf - 57.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Uckfield College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1602 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Uckfield College website
Email address
hr@uckfield.college
Phone number
01825 764844
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Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular College in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.

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