Head of MFL (French)
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Mainscale/UPS & TLR |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 3ET |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3398 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our MFL department. As a specialist in
French, you will be responsible for driving academic excellence and refining the curriculum.
This is a strategic middle leadership position designed for an educator who believes that language learning is key to unlocking a
student's place in the global community. You will oversee the curriculum design for Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring that our French
provision is both academically rigorous and deeply engaging.
Hylands School has a long standing history of serving the community of Writtle and the wider Chelmsford area. We are ideally
situated for professionals commuting from across the region, with excellent transport links due to our proximity to both the A12
and the A414.
We are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This partnership allows us to maintain our distinct local character while
benefiting from the collective strength, resources, and collaborative opportunities offered by a trust of 45 schools. Our vision
is to empower every student to achieve academic excellence and personal growth, becoming responsible, respectful, and resilient
members of our community and beyond. These principles are crystallised in our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and
Be Resilient. These are not merely words on a wall; they are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
We are seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our MFL department. As a specialist in
French, you will be responsible for driving academic excellence and refining the curriculum.
This is a strategic middle leadership position designed for an educator who believes that language learning is key to unlocking a
student's place in the global community. You will oversee the curriculum design for Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring that our French
provision is both academically rigorous and deeply engaging.
Hylands School has a long standing history of serving the community of Writtle and the wider Chelmsford area. We are ideally
situated for professionals commuting from across the region, with excellent transport links due to our proximity to both the A12
and the A414.
We are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This partnership allows us to maintain our distinct local character while
benefiting from the collective strength, resources, and collaborative opportunities offered by a trust of 45 schools. Our vision
is to empower every student to achieve academic excellence and personal growth, becoming responsible, respectful, and resilient
members of our community and beyond. These principles are crystallised in our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and
Be Resilient. These are not merely words on a wall; they are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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