Head of Modern Foreign Languages - French and Spanish

Ludlow Church of England School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  6 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Modern Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (£3.485))

Head of Modern Foreign Languages - French and Spanish job summary

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Mainscale/UPS + TLR (£3,485)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We require an exceptional individual to lead our Modern Foreign Languages Department. If you can work effectively under pressure and want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school that makes a difference to young peoples’ lives– we want to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our middle leaders team, providing leadership, direction and management for this key subject. For the right candidate, the position offers excellent potential for career development and will provide invaluable experience to build a platform for further progression.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the capacity to lead and manage a department whilst simultaneously driving forward continuous improvement in student outcomes at all levels. Applicants will demonstrate that they have personal impact, self-confidence and presence, display energy, enthusiasm, commitment and perseverance. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas are essential. The applicant will be skilled in French and Spanish.

As well as excellent communication skills, Applicants will consistently model excellent teaching and leadership, and have student achievement and progress at the forefront of their practice. They will have high aspirations and high expectations of staff and students with a proven track record of delivering consistently good student attainment and progress.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we offer in exchange:

• A busy and enjoyable place to work.
• A competitive salary.
• Enrolment in the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Membership to The Trusts' Rewards and Employment Assistance Programme.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE's "Keeping Children Safe in Education". An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Please do not attach copies of CVs/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

About Ludlow CE School:

We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.

Ludlow CE School is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.

The School community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Ludlow Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 612 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ludlow Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludlow-church-of-england-school

Ludlow CE School is a securely “Good” school, but we aspire to be so much more for our whole community. Our core Christian values of Excellence, Resilience and Care need to be lived by the people within our school, and our staff are vital in role-modelling the relationships that will benefit everyone now and in the future.

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