Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0a6e9902-04ff-4198-b350-f85688688053 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• To be responsible for managing the Modern Foreign Languages curricula (French and Spanish).
• To liaise with SLT, CLs, Pastoral team, SENCo, subject staff, support staff.
• To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils.
• To ensure planning and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum for French and Spanish, both in the taught timetable, and the co-curricular offer.
• As a leader in the school uphold, model and reflect the Vision, Values and Ethos of Rugby High School
• To ensure progress through the curriculum and achievement of all groups of learners through:
§ Securing high quality teaching which directly impacts upon pupil progress.
§ Designing a curriculum which ensures the progress of all learners.
§ Working with other colleagues to maximise a positive work ethic and a love of learning for your subject, in line with the RHS vision.
What the school offers its staff
At Rugby High School we are committed to language learning. All students study either French or Spanish through KS3, with a good number opting to study both during Year 9. The majority of students go on to take either French or Spanish, or both at GCSE with excellent results. While groups are smaller at A level, French and Spanish are still popular options. The department is one of incredibly high standards and some of the best A-Level Results in the school. We pride ourselves on delivering challenging and engaging lessons where students thrive. Each year we run a residential visit to either France or Spain, supporting our commitment to broadening our students cultural experience. Our ethos aligns with the school vision, encouraging students to be life-long language learners who embrace their global citizenship.
Rugby High School is an 11-18 girls’ grammar school, which accepts boys into our popular Sixth Form. We offer a full induction program for all staff (including ECTs), extensive professional development opportunities and a rich menu of extra-curricular activities. Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• To be responsible for managing the Modern Foreign Languages curricula (French and Spanish).
• To liaise with SLT, CLs, Pastoral team, SENCo, subject staff, support staff.
• To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils.
• To ensure planning and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum for French and Spanish, both in the taught timetable, and the co-curricular offer.
• As a leader in the school uphold, model and reflect the Vision, Values and Ethos of Rugby High School
• To ensure progress through the curriculum and achievement of all groups of learners through:
§ Securing high quality teaching which directly impacts upon pupil progress.
§ Designing a curriculum which ensures the progress of all learners.
§ Working with other colleagues to maximise a positive work ethic and a love of learning for your subject, in line with the RHS vision.
What the school offers its staff
At Rugby High School we are committed to language learning. All students study either French or Spanish through KS3, with a good number opting to study both during Year 9. The majority of students go on to take either French or Spanish, or both at GCSE with excellent results. While groups are smaller at A level, French and Spanish are still popular options. The department is one of incredibly high standards and some of the best A-Level Results in the school. We pride ourselves on delivering challenging and engaging lessons where students thrive. Each year we run a residential visit to either France or Spain, supporting our commitment to broadening our students cultural experience. Our ethos aligns with the school vision, encouraging students to be life-long language learners who embrace their global citizenship.
Rugby High School is an 11-18 girls’ grammar school, which accepts boys into our popular Sixth Form. We offer a full induction program for all staff (including ECTs), extensive professional development opportunities and a rich menu of extra-curricular activities. Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.