Director of Languages

Are you an exceptional languages leader who is ready for their next challenge? Would you like to inspire our diverse, multilingual students by continuing to build on excellent outcomes and standards across Key Stage 3 and 4, driving ambition, progression and academic excellence? This is a great opportunity to join our committed and talented middle leadership team, whilst also contributing to whole school leadership. Job Title: Director of Languages Location: Ellis Guilford School Salary: Leadership scale L4-8 (£55,745 - £61,532) Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Leadership _________________________________________________________________________________ About Our School: The Ellis Guilford School is a thriving, larger than average inner-city, Secondary School with a clear mission ‘to ensure that the children attending our school have a better chance of success than if they attended any other school’. We deliver a broad curriculum, including emphasis on the creative subjects, to support our children to become confident, independent and balanced individuals, allowing them to excel. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, Ellis Guilford School is at an extremely exciting point in its development journey. We strive for ‘EGScellence’ in all that we do! About the Languages Department: We believe at Ellis Guilford School that Languages open doors for our children, helping them to understand different cultures, broaden their perspectives, and communicate confidently in an increasingly interconnected world. We deliver a rich, ambitious and engaging Languages curriculum that seeks to spark curiosity, celebrate diversity and inspire a love of language learning. Our Languages team unite in the belief that all of our children will succeed in language learning, finding creative and effective ways to provide dynamic, inclusive and motivating lessons. About You: As the Director of Languages at Ellis Guilford School, you need a true passion for langu