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Head of MFL
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 52,414 - 61,162 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CM7, Braintree, Essex
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Job Title: Head of MFL / MFL Lead (French & Spanish) – Leadership Scale L4–L8
Location: Braintree, Essex (CM7)
Salary: Leadership Scale L4–L8 (£52,414 to £61,162 per annum)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Description:
We are seeking an exceptional head of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) to lead the French and Spanish departments at a highly regarded secondary school in Braintree from September. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hod MFL or ambitious MFL lead looking to step up to a senior role.
As head of MFL, you will lead the strategic direction of French and Spanish across all Key Stages. You will inspire colleagues, develop innovative teaching approaches, and foster a love of languages across the school. The role is offered on the Leadership Scale (L4–L8).
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide strategic leadership as head of MFL / hod MFL, driving excellence in French and Spanish
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Lead and manage the MFL team as MFL lead, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
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Oversee curriculum development and assessment across the MFL department
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Inspire a culture of high achievement in both French and Spanish
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Represent the MFL faculty at whole-school leadership level as head of MFL faculty
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Promote innovative language teaching practices and develop enrichment opportunities
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Line-manage MFL staff and support professional development
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Work collaboratively with other subject leaders to enhance cross-curricular links
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Champion a love of languages as head of French and Spanish
Ideal Candidate:
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QTS / Qualified Teacher Status is essential
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Proven experience as a head of MFL, hod MFL, MFL lead, or readiness to step into a leadership role
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Strong track record of raising achievement in French and/or Spanish
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Ability to teach either French or Spanish to A-Level desirable
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Passionate about languages and committed to delivering an outstanding MFL provision
Why Join This School?
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Leadership Scale salary (L4–L8): £52,414 to £61,162 per annum
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Supportive and ambitious leadership team
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Well-established MFL department with strong uptake in French and Spanish
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Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
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Positive and inclusive school culture
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Located in Braintree with good transport links
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