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Head of MFL (Spanish)
Kingsley Academy, Hounslow, TW3 1AXThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 2:42pm
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36413 - £53994 per annum
Head of MFL (Spanish) job summary
Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR2b well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Lead Language Learning at Kingsley Academy - Inspire, Challenge, Achieve
Kingsley Academy, a proud member of the Lift Schools Trust, is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in the heart of Hounslow. We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of MFL (Spanish) to lead our dedicated curriculum area and drive the next phase of development in language education at our school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner and aspiring leader to shape an ambitious and engaging curriculum, create a love for languages, and make a lasting impact on students' lives.
As Head of MFL (Spanish), you will:
* Lead the strategic development of the MFL department, with a strong focus on Spanish.
* Ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3-5.
* Inspire students to become confident communicators and global citizens.
What You Bring:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with specialism in Spanish.
* A proven track record of excellent classroom practice and student outcomes.
* Leadership experience or the clear potential to lead a successful team.
* A commitment to inclusive education and student achievement for all.
* A passion for languages and internationalism in education.
About Kingsley Academy
Kingsley Academy, a 'Good' 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture with exceptional student behaviour. At Kingsley Academy, we prioritise staff well-being by offering:
* One late start or early finish per week
* Support from a subject specialist Assistant Principal
* Opportunities to be part of the teaching and learning team
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic, successful department, we would love to hear from you!
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 16th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About Kingsley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 939 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kingsley Academy website
Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress since 2019 that matches the unapologetic ambition of the leadership team and staff to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This year our dedication to improvement was validated with a 25% improvement in our 4+ English and Maths figure alongside a 26% improvement in our 5+ figure compared to 2019. This improvement marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey at Kingsley Academy and an opportunity to be part of something much bigger with our next target of 90% of students achieving 4+ in English and Maths by 2028.
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