Head of Faculty - Modern Foreign Languages

Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 1a
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 1a

Head of Faculty - Modern Foreign Languages job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity for an outstanding professional who enjoys working with young people and has a genuine excitement for excellence in the teaching and learning of Modern Foreign Languages. In this key role, you will lead the MFL provision (French, German and Spanish) to ensure students experience a rich, inspiring and rigorous curriculum that engages and enthuses students of all academic abilities. Co-curricular activities feature Languages Week, Language Clubs, participation in national language competitions, and residential trips to France, Germany, and Spain.

The MFL Faculty is vibrant and highly successful with a strong record of outstanding results in public examinations. Students study 2 languages at KS3, with all students continuing with at least one language to GCSE. MFL is a popular A Level choice with 6 A Level language classes this academic year. All our MFL teachers teach at least two languages, with the ideal candidate for this post being able to offer one language to A Level and a further language at Key Stage 4. Our faculty is supported by 3 language assistants, enhancing the learning experience for our students.

Ofsted (2024) commented that (pupils) “are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus … teachers are experts in the subjects they teach … pupils’ conduct and manners are exemplary … any disruption to learning is incredibly rare… staff are extremely positive about the support that they receive from leaders…particularly around their professional development and well-being”.

Parmiter’s co-ordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate:

• Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals

• Focus on Staff Well-Being with an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite and an on-site subsidised electric vehicle charging point.

• A high-quality and well-resourced teaching environment with highly talented and engaged students.

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply)

• Lovely school grounds in leafy surroundings with ample parking.

Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit before applying.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

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 Parmiter's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parmiter's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parmiter-s-school-watford

Parmiter's is a partially selective 11-18 co-educational school of 1496 students, including 418 in the Sixth Form. Academic results are consistently strong and we remain the most heavily oversubscribed school in Hertfordshire.

Parmiter’s is an academy, receiving government funding as well as support from the Parmiter's Foundation, which owns the school and its site and continues to invest in the school’s development. Our accommodation, sports and many other facilities are exceptionally good, well-resourced and well-maintained.

In July 2024, Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in all areas, commenting, "Throughout the school, including the Sixth Form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society."

As a large secondary Academy, we have many opportunities for both teaching and support staff. Parmiter's is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. New colleagues are made welcome and supported by a comprehensive induction programme, which means that you quickly feel at home. Our involvement as a strategic partner of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training has further broadened our CPD and INSET opportunities to support colleagues at all stages of their careers.

Parmiter’s School is committed to our vision statement:

Nemo sibi nascitur: our values of community, aspiration and opportunity
enable every individual to grow and flourish

With particular focus on:

the pursuit of excellence in all that we do;

providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents;

creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning;

engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued;

nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development;

fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.

Our primary aim is for each Parmiterian to be self-assured and caring, an active and well-rounded citizen with integrity, who respects others and contributes to society.

The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team strive to recruit high-quality staff to the school. They are committed to maintaining high standards, encouraging and supporting effective personal and professional development and ensuring that Parmiter's continues to be a stimulating and progressive environment in which to work.

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