16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Easter 2026 or September 2026 start considered for right candidate

  • Closing date

    20 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L1 to L5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Academy Foxhills - Head of MFL Department

We seek an enthusiastic and innovative Head of Modern Foreign Languages with the imagination and energy to drive excellence in the MFL department of an outstanding school where success in languages is a clear focus. We currently offer French and Spanish to GCSE, with Y7 students following our dual language curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher and inspiring leader, committed and passionate about providing young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability. Leadership experience is not essential, but applicants must be able to demonstrate the skills required to lead a department.

Outwood Academy Foxhills is one of 28 Secondary Academies in Outwood Grange Academies Trust. You will have access to excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, and with scope to build a career across a range of schools. You will work closely with our dedicated team of School Standards and Improvement Partners in MFL who co-design the curriculum, provide model lesson resources, deliver subject specific CPD and offer in school support to ensure that quality teaching and learning leads to outstanding outcomes for all students.

What the school offers its staff

What will we do for you?

  • A competitive salary with pay progression
  • A fantastic pension and additional benefits
  • Flexible family friendly policies from day one
  • Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles)

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

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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HOD Job Description L1 - L5 (1).pdf - 62.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Foxhills

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
734 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Outwood Academy Foxhills website
Email address
j.hofheinz@outwood.com
Phone number
01724708080
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We are proud that Outwood Academy Foxhills is rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and we are delighted to be based in the friendly, North Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2014 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Foxhills

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.hofheinz@outwood.com.

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