Head of Department - Modern Foreign Languages

Selly Park Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  11 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MT/UPS + TLR (£7,853 - £13,288)
• Additional allowances:

  MT/UPS + TLR (£7,853 - £13,288)

Head of Department - Modern Foreign Languages job summary

The successful candidate should be a teacher of imagination and commitment, able to teach MFL to GCSE Level and keen to work with pupils of all abilities in a well-resourced department. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is keen to take advantage of our teacher development programmes and further enhance pupil progress.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake duties as described in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The post is otherwise subject to the Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales, and subsequent Orders in terms of duties and working time, also any local agreements, LA Circulars and guidelines giving interpretations of teachers’ conditions of service.

To fulfill the Teachers’ Standards in England as published by the Department for Education.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM PROVISION IN THE SCHOOL

Strategically lead the direction of the MFL department

Develop a vision and ethos for the MFL department

Evaluate and develop a broad, balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum;

Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national data relating for all cohorts they teach and advise the Senior Leadership Team on the level of resources required to maximize achievement;

Attend regular meetings with the senior leadership team and communicate clearly and transparently the progress of all cohorts.

Ensure all students achieve the highest possible outcomes by monitoring and taking decisive action as identified.

Put in a place a strategy for interventions.

Liaise with staff, parents/carers, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision for all cohorts within the classes they teach;

Consider the views of pupils and parents/carers and respond appropriately.

B. TEACHING AND LEARNING

Support and develop teachers in the MFL department

Develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secure effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum and provide a professional model, clearly demonstrating effective teaching, classroom organisation and high standards of achievement, behavior and discipline;

Support the identification of, and provision for students with additional educational needs within the classes they teach;

Regularly monitor progress of students within the classes they teach which is then reflected in teaching plans;

Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching and learning as part of the performance management process;

Ensure setting of realistic and challenging expectations of students in the classes they teach;

Liaise effectively with staff to ensure the successful transition of students through the school;

Contribute fully to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to coordinate the work of the school as a whole.

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

Selly Park Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, all of which can be viewed at https://sellyparkgirls.org/policies

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Selly Park Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 804 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selly Park Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selly-park-girls-school

Selly Park Girls’ School is a high performing 11-16 school in the south of Birmingham with a proven record of GCSE success.

We are a school where we put students at the centre. We want every student to be kind to others, aspirational and ambitious in what they can achieve. We want to ensure that our students can reach their potential in a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment. This is reflected in our four pillars school ethos.

We attract staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils. From teachers, governors and senior leaders to administrators and support staff. Everyone has a role to play in the success of the school.

Selly Park Girls' School is known for its high expectations, academic success, first-class education and its innovative approach. Our vision and values underpin all we do. Indeed, everyone who knows us or visits our school speaks of our distinct ethos.

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