Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Holmer Green Senior School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July / September 2026

• Closing date

  25 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS +TLR2B + Fringe allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS +TLR2B + Fringe allowance

Head of Modern Foreign Languages job summary

Holmer Green Senior School is a successful 11 to 18 school with 1250 students. The school has a range of newly built modern facilities which a include purpose built English and Maths block, new cafeteria and fitness suite.

We are delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity to lead our aspirational Modern Foreign Languages Department, which delivers French and Spanish across all Key Stages. We are seeking a new Head of MFL who is conscientious, self‑motivated, and equipped with excellent subject knowledge, ready to take the next step into departmental leadership and join our dynamic middle‑leadership team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support and develop colleagues through effective line management, mentoring, and coaching, while also building strong and collaborative working relationships. They will bring a proven record of highly successful teaching and a history of guiding pupils to achieve exceptional outcomes.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who is ambitious for every student, passionate about modern foreign languages, and committed to enriching learners’ linguistic skills, cultural understanding, and global awareness.

We offer you:

• Supportive Culture: We value collaboration, professional growth, and wellbeing. Our staff benefit from strong coaching and a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
• Professional Development: We invest in your future with tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and access to the latest teaching strategies.
• Innovative Approach: Our curriculum is dynamic and designed to inspire curiosity and achievement. We encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.
• Community Spirit: Holmer Green Senior School is more than a workplace: it’s a community. We work closely with families and celebrate the success of every student.
• Excellent Facilities: Modern classrooms, specialist resources, and a commitment to technology-enhanced learning

We offer 8 staff training days (not the 5 you find in most schools), a two-week October half term and professional development of a high standard. We take our staff well-being seriously and offer weekly activities, like team sports and a brand new fitness suite.

If you are committed to making a difference and want to join a school that values hard work, kindness, and passion for education, we would love to hear from you.

The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate become available.

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview

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

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks

We will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a safer recruitment self-declaration form before interview

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 Holmer Green Senior School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holmer Green Senior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmer-green-senior-school

Holmer Green Senior School is a popular 11-18 school with 1200 students (150+ in the 6th Form). Relationships at all levels are excellent and we are committed to the professional development of all our staff.

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