Head of MFL
Enfield, North London
Inspire global citizens through language
This Enfield school is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and further develop a thriving, all-through MFL provision within a highly successful academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher and aspiring or established middle leader to shape language learning from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5, championing high standards, inclusion, and cultural enrichment.
About the school
This is a high‑performing all‑through academy, serving ages 2-19, known for its strong outcomes, inclusive ethos and aspirational culture. The vast proportion of their Sixth Form students progress to university, with a significant group going on to Russell Group institutions.
As Head of MFL
- Lead, manage and inspire the MFL department across the school
- Drive high‑quality teaching and learning from KS2-KS5
- Develop and embed a rigorous, inclusive and engaging MFL curriculum
- Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps
- Promote languages through enrichment, extra‑curricular opportunities and cultural capital
What they’re looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience teaching MFL in a secondary school
- Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes
- Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching and intervention
- Strong leadership potential and commitment to inclusive practice
Ideally, you would also have
- Experience teaching A Level
- Postgraduate study or leadership development qualifications
Why choose this school?
Strong outcomes and ambition: languages are highly valued as a route to academic success and global opportunity.
Languages at the heart of the community: a diverse, multilingual cohort gives MFL particular cultural relevance and strength. Languages are embedded from Year 3 onwards, including thriving GCSE and A Level provision.
All‑through curriculum influence: as Head of MFL, you will shape language learning across multiple key stages, creating a cohesive and progressive curriculum that builds confidence, fluency and cultural capital over time.
Supportive leadership and professional growth: you will join a collaborative, values‑driven leadership team that prioritises staff development, workload sustainability and shared accountability.
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