Head of MFL (French Specialist)
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e88a0cf2-2546-4dce-aaa6-16c8d3b22827 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Demonstrate leadership experience or clear potential to lead a department
• Have a strong track record of teaching Modern Foreign Languages with excellent outcomes
• Be committed to raising standards and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Be confident in managing and developing staff through effective performance management
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers’ Pension
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
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.
The successful candidate will:
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Demonstrate leadership experience or clear potential to lead a department
• Have a strong track record of teaching Modern Foreign Languages with excellent outcomes
• Be committed to raising standards and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Be confident in managing and developing staff through effective performance management
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers’ Pension
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
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.