Subject Leader for MFL
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2413e016-117d-46d8-8426-a55fc681eb0c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Graduate qualification
Experience
• Recent experience of teaching MFL (both French and Spanish in KS3 & KS4)
• Experience of leadership
• Development of good working relationships with colleagues, parents, carers and other stakeholders
• Proven ability to record, use, manipulate, analyse and interpret performance data
• Evidence of pupils making good progress over time
Skills and Qualities
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate the impact of teaching and learning
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to develop positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use IT effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to supporting the work of schools, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Quick to adapt and take on new initiatives
• Commitment to the success and well-being of pupils of all abilities
• Resilient and robust approach to working in a school environment
• The ability to contribute positively to our school ethos, culture of well-being and journey of improvement
• A willingness and enthusiasm to engage in continuing professional development and training
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Professional Knowledge
• Understanding of current developments in schools and in MFL
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Up-to-date knowledge about developments in Education and how it impacts the subject area
• An understanding of good practice when quality assuring the work of the department
• Knowledge of the distinctive nature of a Catholic school
• Good understanding of how to ensure that safeguarding remains a priority in the work undertaken within the role
• Conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Desirable
• The ability to inspire and motivate at all levels
• Experience of strategies for raising pupil participation, progress and achievement
• Knowledge of self-review procedures and experience of analysing performance
• Practising Catholic
What the school offers its staff
Our school offers a comprehensive staff wellbeing package designed to support, appreciate, and reward our staff. This includes:
• Access to Counselling
• Physiotherapy referrals
• Staff Wellbeing (Vivup) package– including multiple wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial benefits through our dedicated portal
Discounts & Perks
• Teacher-specific discountsthrough Discounts for Teachers(school email required)
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, unlocking wide-ranging retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Theatre ticket discountsvia ATG
• A 20% discount card for Almond pubs, available Monday–Friday
Events, Culture & Appreciation
• Early finishfor staff on the last full day of each term
• Commuted INSET day in December, supporting work/life balance
• Summer and Christmas events
• End-of-year staff gatheringto celebrate the school year together
• Food providedfor staff during September INSET days
Everyday Staff Comforts
• Free tea, coffee, and milkavailable to all staff, every day
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.
Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Graduate qualification
Experience
• Recent experience of teaching MFL (both French and Spanish in KS3 & KS4)
• Experience of leadership
• Development of good working relationships with colleagues, parents, carers and other stakeholders
• Proven ability to record, use, manipulate, analyse and interpret performance data
• Evidence of pupils making good progress over time
Skills and Qualities
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate the impact of teaching and learning
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to develop positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to use IT effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to supporting the work of schools, pupils, parents and the wider community
• Quick to adapt and take on new initiatives
• Commitment to the success and well-being of pupils of all abilities
• Resilient and robust approach to working in a school environment
• The ability to contribute positively to our school ethos, culture of well-being and journey of improvement
• A willingness and enthusiasm to engage in continuing professional development and training
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Professional Knowledge
• Understanding of current developments in schools and in MFL
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Up-to-date knowledge about developments in Education and how it impacts the subject area
• An understanding of good practice when quality assuring the work of the department
• Knowledge of the distinctive nature of a Catholic school
• Good understanding of how to ensure that safeguarding remains a priority in the work undertaken within the role
• Conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Desirable
• The ability to inspire and motivate at all levels
• Experience of strategies for raising pupil participation, progress and achievement
• Knowledge of self-review procedures and experience of analysing performance
• Practising Catholic
What the school offers its staff
Our school offers a comprehensive staff wellbeing package designed to support, appreciate, and reward our staff. This includes:
• Access to Counselling
• Physiotherapy referrals
• Staff Wellbeing (Vivup) package– including multiple wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial benefits through our dedicated portal
Discounts & Perks
• Teacher-specific discountsthrough Discounts for Teachers(school email required)
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, unlocking wide-ranging retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Theatre ticket discountsvia ATG
• A 20% discount card for Almond pubs, available Monday–Friday
Events, Culture & Appreciation
• Early finishfor staff on the last full day of each term
• Commuted INSET day in December, supporting work/life balance
• Summer and Christmas events
• End-of-year staff gatheringto celebrate the school year together
• Food providedfor staff during September INSET days
Everyday Staff Comforts
• Free tea, coffee, and milkavailable to all staff, every day
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.