Head of MFL

Idsall School, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD

75 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  25 January 2027 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + TLR 2a (£3,510)

Head of MFL job summary

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Can you bring languages to life, connecting learning to the real world and inspiring the next generation of global citizens?

Do you want to lead a dynamic Languages department where curiosity, creativity and high expectations enable all students to thrive?

If you are an ambitious and inspirational leader with outstanding subject knowledge, a passion for language learning, and a proven commitment to raising achievement for students of all abilities, we would love to hear from you.

Join our successful Languages team and play a key role in shaping an engaging, innovative curriculum that fosters confidence, cultural understanding and a lifelong love of languages.

We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities. We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body and you will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development. 

MPR/UPR + TLR 2a (£3,510)

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required for Easter 2027

To be successful you will need to:

Be able to teach French at KS3 and KS4, with the ability to teach an additional language being desirable.

Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others.

Embody the Trust's values of ‘Achievement through Caring’.

Have exceptionally high expectations of yourself, colleagues and students, and act as a positive role model across the school.

Provide strategic leadership for the Languages Department, driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, engaging and inclusive Languages curriculum.

Monitor student progress and implement effective strategies to ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.

Use assessment and departmental data to identify priorities, evaluate impact and secure continuous improvement.

Support, coach and challenge colleagues to develop outstanding classroom practice and maintain a consistent approach across the department.

Foster a culture of ambition, curiosity and a love of languages, promoting the value of language learning in an increasingly global society.

Work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues across the school to contribute to whole-school improvement and the wider life of the school.

Why this Head of MFL role above others?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Languages or an outstanding and ambitious teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership. As a supportive and forward-thinking school, we are committed to helping our staff grow and thrive professionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a successful department, shape the future of Languages across the school, and inspire a love of language learning in the next generation.

Idsall School is at the centre of the community of Shifnal, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life.

As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).

If you have any other queries please email, Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on admin@ids.mmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications is midday on Monay 25th January 2027.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

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.

About Idsall School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Idsall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/idsall-school

Idsall is a large successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 1,300 students. The school occupies extensive and attractive grounds on the edge of the market town of Shifnal bordering on open countryside.

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