Head of MFL (French Specialist)
Easington Academy, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
- Demonstrate leadership experience or clear potential to lead a department
- Have a strong track record of teaching Modern Foreign Languages with excellent outcomes
- Be committed to raising standards and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning
- Be confident in managing and developing staff through effective performance management
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to:
- A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
- A positive and caring ethos
- An excellent learning environment and resources
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Access to Teachers’ Pension
- Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
- Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
- Discounted gym membership
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Easington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 788 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Easington Academy website
- Email address
- tracey.hann@easingtonacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 5270757
At Easington Academy, students consistently achieve good GCSE results year-on-year and we are on a steady path of positive progress. In 2019 we were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are now on a journey of excellence.
Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
Arranging a visit to Easington Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracey.hann@easingtonacademy.co.uk.
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