Head of Faculty - Modern Foreign Languages
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU28 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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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- School website
- Parmiter's School website
The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".
Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977. The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.
Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.
Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training. A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education.
The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission.
Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions.
www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
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