8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 October 2026

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

Subjects

French, Mandarin, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS / UPS + TLR 2c

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Experience

  • substantial experience of teaching MFL at secondary level

  • a track record of excellence in examination outcomes at all Key Stages

  • successful experience of turning theory into practice

  • experience of leading innovative curriculum and pedagogical development

  • effective relationships with students, parents and staff, commanding their confidence

    • Essential Skills

  • innovative approach to classroom practice and exceptional teaching skills

  • ability to interrogate departmental data to track student progress

  • ability to review and evaluate the efficacy of all activities

  • ability to challenge appropriately

  • ability to provide effective professional support to staff

  • outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

  • ability to sustain efforts and lead developments

  • organisational skills of a high order; able to multi-task and prioritise effectively

  • ability to manage people, projects and resources effectively



    • What the school offers its staff

    We have a very happy staff body with exceptionally low turnover. SLT are fully immersed in the classroom and corridors, supporting teachers to maximise their time spent on teaching and learning. Within easy reach of Sunderland and Newcastle / Gateshead we serve the communities of Whitburn, Boldon and Cleadon where high expectations and aspirations are the norm. There is a strong ethos of professional development which is key to our success

    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

    Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage

    Applying for the job

    This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

    Additional documents

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

    HoS MFL Advert.pdf - 243 KB (opens in new tab)
    HoS MFL Job Description.pdf - 340 KB (opens in new tab)
    HoS MFL Person Specification.pdf - 372 KB (opens in new tab)

    About Whitburn Church of England Academy

    Organisation type
    Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    Size
    1204 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 18
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    Website
    Whitburn Church of England Academy website
    Email address
    cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
    Phone number
    01915293712
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    teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-church-of-england-academy

    We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.

    Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.

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