Head of Modern Foreign Languages
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,567 to £59,946 per year |
| Additional salary information: | MPS/UPS +TLR 2C |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | S43 4QG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heritage High School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Grade and Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR 2C
Working pattern: 1FTE
Contract term: Permanent
The School:
Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals.
The role:
Heritage High School is looking for an inspirational Head of MFL to join their team. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. As the Head of MFL, you will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students.
The person:
The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing the vision for the Languages faculty. You may be an experienced subject leader or already in a Head of Department post. You will be an experienced dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations. You will take the lead in all aspects of learning and teaching in this curriculum area ensuring that students’ needs for all abilities are met and achievement and progress is positive. The person appointed will have a clear vision of what outstanding provision is and be able to inspire and enthuse others. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to take the next step in their school leadership journey.
Teaching roles: Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.
Recruitment event
If you would like to find out more about the school and this role, please contact us to register your attendance at our recruitment event which is being held at the school at 16:00 on Tuesday 03 February 2026.
To register please contact hr@ttct.co.uk.
Applications must arrive by: 09:00am Friday 06 February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
· Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
· We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning
· An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
· Entry to a career average pension scheme.
· Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
· A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
· Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
· We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
Working pattern: 1FTE
Contract term: Permanent
The School:
Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals.
The role:
Heritage High School is looking for an inspirational Head of MFL to join their team. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. As the Head of MFL, you will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students.
The person:
The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing the vision for the Languages faculty. You may be an experienced subject leader or already in a Head of Department post. You will be an experienced dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations. You will take the lead in all aspects of learning and teaching in this curriculum area ensuring that students’ needs for all abilities are met and achievement and progress is positive. The person appointed will have a clear vision of what outstanding provision is and be able to inspire and enthuse others. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to take the next step in their school leadership journey.
Teaching roles: Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.
Recruitment event
If you would like to find out more about the school and this role, please contact us to register your attendance at our recruitment event which is being held at the school at 16:00 on Tuesday 03 February 2026.
To register please contact hr@ttct.co.uk.
Applications must arrive by: 09:00am Friday 06 February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
· Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
· We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning
· An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
· Entry to a career average pension scheme.
· Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
· A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
· Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
· We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
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