Curriculum Team Leader – Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | Braintree, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orion Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cd10265 |
Summary
Curriculum Team Leader – Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French)
Location: Essex
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2c
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by agreement)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are pleased to be working on behalf of a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school within a leading multi-academy trust to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Curriculum Team Leader for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). This role presents an exciting opportunity for a language specialist to lead a thriving department delivering Spanish and French across key stages.
This forward-thinking school is part of a trust that places innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement at its core. Staff are supported to achieve their best in a well-resourced and dynamic environment.
About the School:
The school offers a pioneering and rigorous learning environment, with a strong commitment to student success and equality of opportunity. Staff benefit from high-quality CPD, state-of-the-art ICT provision, and a collaborative team culture. The ethos of the trust is rooted in excellence, aspiration, and support.
About the Role:
As Curriculum Team Leader for MFL, you will take responsibility for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the department. You will ensure high-quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, and effective assessment strategies across Spanish and French.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
Educated to degree level with QTS
A highly skilled and inspiring MFL teacher with a strong classroom presence
Experienced in delivering both Spanish and French at KS3 and KS4
A proven leader, capable of driving improvement and raising standards
A role model and champion for teaching and learning within MFL
Dynamic, reflective, and forward-thinking in their leadership approach
Committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners
You Will:
Lead a creative and supportive team of language teachers
Play a key role in shaping the future of the MFL curriculum
Benefit from working in a modern, well-resourced department
Receive excellent support and professional development opportunities
Work in a school with Training School status and a strong CPD culture
Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people in Essex
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Location: Essex
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2c
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by agreement)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are pleased to be working on behalf of a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school within a leading multi-academy trust to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Curriculum Team Leader for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). This role presents an exciting opportunity for a language specialist to lead a thriving department delivering Spanish and French across key stages.
This forward-thinking school is part of a trust that places innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement at its core. Staff are supported to achieve their best in a well-resourced and dynamic environment.
About the School:
The school offers a pioneering and rigorous learning environment, with a strong commitment to student success and equality of opportunity. Staff benefit from high-quality CPD, state-of-the-art ICT provision, and a collaborative team culture. The ethos of the trust is rooted in excellence, aspiration, and support.
About the Role:
As Curriculum Team Leader for MFL, you will take responsibility for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the department. You will ensure high-quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, and effective assessment strategies across Spanish and French.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
Educated to degree level with QTS
A highly skilled and inspiring MFL teacher with a strong classroom presence
Experienced in delivering both Spanish and French at KS3 and KS4
A proven leader, capable of driving improvement and raising standards
A role model and champion for teaching and learning within MFL
Dynamic, reflective, and forward-thinking in their leadership approach
Committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners
You Will:
Lead a creative and supportive team of language teachers
Play a key role in shaping the future of the MFL curriculum
Benefit from working in a modern, well-resourced department
Receive excellent support and professional development opportunities
Work in a school with Training School status and a strong CPD culture
Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people in Essex
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.