Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Astrea Academy Sheffield, Sheffield, S3 9BE

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  9 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: £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR 2d (£5,885)

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) job summary

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Astrea Sheffield Secondary
Salary: £33,235 - £52,064 + TLR 2D £5,885
Contract: Full time, permanent
Closing date: 12 April 2026

Do you inspire others through your teaching, leadership and commitment to high standards?

Are you resilient, organised and ready to take on a strategic leadership role within a dynamic school?

About the Role

Astrea Sheffield Secondary is seeking an inspirational and ambitious Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our MFL department and drive excellence across teaching, learning and curriculum design. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated practitioner to influence the strategic development of languages across a growing and forward‑thinking academy.

As Head of MFL, you will shape an engaging, inclusive and academically rigorous language curriculum, champion high-quality practice, and foster a culture of aspiration and achievement. You will lead a committed team, support staff development, and play a key role in the academy’s wider improvement work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the MFL department and overseeing curriculum planning, delivery and assessment.
• Supporting staff development and ensuring consistently high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Using data, assessment and strategic planning to raise attainment across all key stages.
• Modelling excellent classroom practice and promoting innovation and collaboration.
• Contributing to whole‑school leadership, culture and ongoing improvement.
• Championing inclusive practice and ensuring every student has access to an ambitious MFL offer.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and skilled leader who brings:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching MFL across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Proven leadership or middle‑management experience (desirable).
• A strong commitment to inclusive, engaging and high‑impact MFL provision.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for languages and a drive to inspire students and staff alike.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative and values‑driven school community.
• Access to high‑quality professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunities to shape a thriving department and influence whole‑school priorities.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on pupils’ academic progress and overall wellbeing.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its scholars and expects all staff, volunteers and members of the Academy community to share this commitment.

We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, scholars and staff within the Academy. All concerns are passed through the Safeguarding Team in line with our Astrea Academy Sheffield Safeguarding Policy 2023 and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Guidance.

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 Astrea Academy Sheffield

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1051 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Astrea Academy Sheffield website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-sheffield

At Astrea Academy Sheffield, we address our young people as scholars because we know that every single one of them is capable of outstanding academic achievements. We promote scholarship by offering an all-through curriculum which is rich in powerful knowledge and meticulously planned by subject experts. We know that powerful knowledge is the key that will open powerful doors for our scholars in the future. Therefore, we are relentlessly committed to delivering exceptional lessons in every classroom, every day.

We respect every scholars’ right to access an exceptional education and offer academic, inspiring and broad opportunities for all through both our curriculum and co-curriculum. We teach our young people to be responsible through our thoughtful character education programme and essential habit building work. Our scholars respect everyone in our academy’s community and grow their responsibility, knowing that they are the leaders of tomorrow.

We are tenacious in our commitment to do the very best for the young people in our care and this tenacity is mirrored in the way that our scholars work on their academic and character education every day.

We foster curiosity in our young people by providing them with a rounded education which opens doors to new opportunities, ideas and experiences. Our classrooms are filled with the awe and wonder that is comes from the joy of learning.

If you are interested in coming to see more of what we do, then please email info@astreasheffield.org to arrange a visit.

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