Head of MFL

Job Title: Head of MFL Location: Enfield, Greater London Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: MPS - UPS +TLR2c + outer London weighting Start Date: 1st September 2026 Inspire global citizens through language This school is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and further develop a thriving, all-through MFL provision within our highly successful academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher and aspiring or established middle leader to shape language learning from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5, championing high standards, inclusion, and cultural enrichment. About our school This School is a high-performing all-through academy, serving ages 2-19, known for its strong outcomes, inclusive ethos and aspirational culture. The vast proportion of our Sixth Form students progress to university, with a significant group going on to Russell Group institutions. As Head of MFL, you will: * Lead, manage and inspire the MFL department across the academy * Drive high-quality teaching and learning from KS2-KS5 * Develop and embed a rigorous, inclusive and engaging MFL curriculum * Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps * Promote languages through enrichment, extra-curricular opportunities and cultural capital What we’re looking for * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience teaching MFL in a secondary school * Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes * Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching and intervention * Strong leadership potential and commitment to inclusive practice Ideally, you would also have: * Experience teaching A Level * Postgraduate study or leadership development qualifications Why this school? * Strong outcomes and ambition: languages are highly valued as a route to academic success and global opportunity. * Languages at the heart of our community: our schools diverse, multilingual cohort gives MFL particular cultural relevance and strength. Languages are embedded from Year 3 onwards, including thriving GCSE and A Level provision. * All‑through curriculum influence: as Head of MFL, you will shape language learning across multiple key stages, creating a cohesive and progressive curriculum that builds confidence, fluency and cultural capital over time. * Supportive leadership and professional growth: you will join a collaborative, values‑driven leadership team that prioritises staff development, workload sustainability and shared accountability. Safeguarding Statement: This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please contact Mathure for further information