Head of Department - MFL
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who We’re Looking For
A highly motivated and experienced MFL teacher, ideally with leadership experience or clear potential to lead.
Strong subject knowledge in Spanish and/or German with a proven track record of excellent outcomes.
A leader with high expectations, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to staff development and student progress.
A collaborative and forward-thinking educator who can inspire both students and colleagues.
If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create an exciting future together at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie!
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
Leadership opportunity:Play a key strategic role in shaping the future of MFL at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
Professional growth:Benefit from high-quality CPD and the chance to progress your leadership career within the Leigh Academies Trust.
Supportive environment:Work within a cohesive team that values creativity, high standards, and student-centred learning.
Scope to expand:A-Level teaching opportunities may be available, but your vision, leadership, and passion for the subject are what matter most.
Further details about the role
Leigh Academy Hugh Christieis seeking an exceptionalHead of Department – Modern Foreign Languagesto drive our ambitious and high-performing MFL department. With a focus onSpanish and German, this leadership role is ideal for an experienced and passionate languages educator who is ready to take the next step and shape the strategic direction of language learning across the academy.
Whether your specialism is in the vibrant world of Spanish, the rich culture of German, or both, we’re eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about curriculum innovation, staff development, and student success.
Our MFL team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering a love of language learning. We’re proud of our track record, with many students embracing the EBAC curriculum at KS4 and achieving impressive results. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and open doors to the wider world.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1226 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Hugh Christie website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
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