Required for September 2026, an outstanding Faculty Leader who enjoys working with young people and has a genuine excitement for excellence in the teaching and learning of Modern Foreign Languages.

Core Purpose 

To provide leadership and direction for the MFL Faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

To be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning through curriculum development and continual pedagogical innovation, resulting in student performance matching or exceeding school expectations. To take direct responsibility for the design and management of the curriculum across three languages, in addition to taking the primary lead for one of these languages. To play a major role in the development of school policy and practice and to be responsible, like all other staff, for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils 

Leadership 

• Lead and line manage the Subject Leaders and other staff within the MFL Faculty

• Represent the subject areas at Heads of Faculty meetings and to report back on key issues as appropriate

• Provide SLT with relevant faculty student performance information as part of the school’s self-evaluation cycle

• Oversee and monitor quality assurance programmes within faculty such as learning walks, work scrutiny and student conversations

• Identify and implement strategies to address improvement needs

Strategic Direction  

• Oversee and evaluate faculty performance in discussion with other MFL Subject Leaders and provide future targets based on such evaluation and discussion 

• Ensure short-, medium- and long-term plans are established for the development and resourcing of the faculty which contribute to whole-school aims, policies and practices and identify realistic targets for the development of the faculty 

• Manage change effectively, deploying faculty staff and resources to maximise curriculum outcomes

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the faculty which reflect whole school aims and objectives 

• Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards their subject and the teaching of it 

• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of teaching to members of the faculty and to pupils

Teaching and Learning 

• Establish the faculty’s curriculum design and intent and lead the implementation of curriculum across all three languages. Ensure effective curriculum coverage, sequencing, continuity and progression in the subject areas for all pupils by all members of the faculty 

• Ensure that teachers are clear about the end points of teaching modules and how lesson sequencing will support knowledge acquisition. 

• Ensure that teachers are clear of the learning objectives of lessons and, through the provision of resources, provide guidance on appropriate teaching and learning methods 

• Ensure the development of pupils' literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and SMSC knowledge through the faculty’s curriculum intent and implementation 

• Develop clear policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and use these to set targets for further improvement across the subject areas 

• Establish high expectations and ensure that clear targets are set for student achievement including for those with special educational needs, pupil premium status and the more able 

• In conjunction with other MFL Subject Leaders, regularly monitor the progress of all pupils, using data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving, creating plans of action where necessary to support recovery 

• Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning and develop links with the local community and relevant organisations to support the faculty’s curriculum intent and implementation 

• Instigate, monitor and evaluate intervention strategies where appropriate 

• Oversee, alongside other MFL Subject Leaders, the examination entries for Key Stages 4 and 5 

• Identify and nurture opportunities for pupils to engage beyond the taught curriculum through extra-curricular activities and educational visits 

Leading and Managing Staff 

• Provide opportunities for staff development and enrichment through the appropriate allocation of tasks and membership of whole school working parties 

• Help staff to achieve constructive working relationships with pupils and colleagues based on clear expectations  

• Oversee the appraisal of all faculty staff as required by Trust policy, identifying staff needs with regard to continuing professional development and Learning (CPDL) 

• Ensure that all new teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported, assessed and effectively inducted into the faculty 

• Encourage staff to discuss developing ideas in their subject and foster an atmosphere of discovery to enhance their perception of the subject 

Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources 

• Establish timetabling, staff and resource needs for the subject and inform SLT of likely priorities for expenditure in close connection with school policies and subject development plans 

• Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources including ICT 

• Use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating learning environment in which health and safety risks are properly assessed 

• Maintain effective control for allocated capitation for the faculty 

Communication and Liaison 

• Communicate effectively with members of the faculty through formal and informal meetings and briefings 

• Meet regularly with the SLT line manager over matters relating to the faculty, as well as personal professional development 

• Meet regularly with MFL Subject Leaders to support the accomplishment of both whole school and faculty aims and objectives 

• Liaise with other key staff, including SENCO, Heads of Years and support staff on matters relating to the faculty 

• Communicate with parents as appropriate 

• Represent and promote the faculty at relevant school events and talks, such as, but not limited to, the GCSE Options evening and the Sixth Form Open Events 

• Oversee the deployment of assigned prefects and other student representatives to support faculty development