Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Prendergast Ladywell School, Lewisham, SE4 1SA7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 February 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (£5,641 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint a Head of Modern Foreign Languages to join our teaching team from September 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and leadership of the subject area which includes French and Spanish and to ensure the highest level of pupil progress.
The post is suitable for a fully qualified teacher looking to take a step into a middle leadership role and develop their career in an environment offering outstanding training and progression programmes to all.
If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 9.30am, Monday Mon 17 March 2025
Interviews: Friday 21 March 2025
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
What the school offers its staff
Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.
You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team. We are committed to providing excellent CPD for teachers to support their professional and career development. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to creating a work environment that is enjoyable and flexible. We encourage you to discuss your flexible working requirements with us during the recruitment process, so we can find the best working solution for you and your role.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Prendergast Ladywell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Prendergast Ladywell School website
- Email address
- fgordon.pl@lsfed.com
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