Head of Faculty - Languages
St Paul's Way Trust School, London, E3 4FT22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2026
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
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 40,317.00 - 62,496.00
Head of Faculty - Languages job summary
Head of Faculty – Languages | September 2026 | TLR 1C
St Paul’s Way Trust is an outstanding ‘Through School’ with a track record of innovation. Drawing extensively on academic research the school provides a unique curriculum experience centred on our six ‘Graduate’ strands.
As a proud member of the innovative University Schools Trust (UST), we benefit from the unique partnership of six world-leading universities and five sector-leading bodies who work together to deliver our shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Languages.The successful candidate will be expected to outline a compelling vision for the future development of the faculty, to lead a vibrant and highly successful team that has a passionate commitment to the progress of all students. Essential, is an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. We are looking for a head of faculty who will be able to continue to develop our rich curriculum offer of French and Spanish from KS3 to KS5, and who will make a sustained impact on student progress and achievement. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who has extensive knowledge of the demands of the new curriculum and has proven and creative methods of delivering exceptional provision in languages
In March 2013, Ofsted described the school as ‘Outstanding’ in every category, including the VI Form. The school was commended for its “relentless pursuit of scholarship and excellence”. We are a successful National Teaching School. Our award winning new building is situated in the heart of East London. Professor Brian Cox OBE is one of our Patrons.
Our exceptional links with world-leading universities help shape an inspirational curriculum.
Development, working structure and flexible working at St Pauls Way
At SPW we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre without compromising the quality of teaching and learning. To all staff we pledge:
- An all-school approach to behaviour management that is led by an experienced and well-resourced pastoral team
- Whole class feedback models instead of written marking
- Fortnightly curriculum planning time and centralised SOW and resources
- Instructional coaching for every member of the teaching staff
- Reduced data entry: only two data inputs for each year group per academic year
- Planning and preparation time that far exceeds the local and national average, approaching almost one-fifth of the timetable
- Protected collaborative planning time for staff in all teams
- Considered and impactful line management for all staff
- Flexible working including opportunities for part-time work and flexible planning time onsite/offsite
- A high achieving, dynamic and professional sixth form that provides extensive development opportunities
Beyond this, collaboration underpins a staff developmental model in which every teacher benefits from fortnightly coaching, within which time teams also have timetabled subject specific training during the school day.
At SPWS we believe in fostering a clear and explicit student culture that is articulated through our character framework and is underpinned by the values of SPWT: Integrity, Aspiration and Community.
r more information on our school can be on our website Secondary - St Paul's Way
About you
We want to hear from you if you are:
- A fully qualified teacher with evidence of QTS for secondary teaching.
- Qualified to at least degree level in subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent.
- Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice
- Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them
- Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.
Why join us?
- Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
- Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.
- Staff Wellbeing: A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing, including access to cycle to work and parking.
Further information about the job
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
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.
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- School type
- Academies, None, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1884 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Paul's Way Trust School website
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