Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    21 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time (part time considered for the right applicant) Permanent

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3

Additional allowances

TLR 2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Oakwood Academy have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of MFL to join their dedicated team. As Head of MFL you will be required to develop excellence in pedagogy and accelerated progress for all students in their subject area. The successful candidate will also be responsible for department staff, other relevant personnel and students within the subject area.

The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice. The successful candidate should have a track record of positive outcomes at Year 11.

The Oakwood Academy is a 11-16 We have talented staff, committed and enthusiastic students, strong local partnerships and a wide range of co-curricular and sporting opportunities for students.

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

  • Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Recognised continuous local government service
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Kirsty Aplin, Headteacher's PA - k.aplin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

  • Your reasons for applying for the role
  • Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in MFL

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Oakwood Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
757 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01159539323

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to The Oakwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.aplin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk.

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