Head of Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Faculty: Modern Foreign Languages TLR 2c A recruitment allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate Full time, permanent position Required from Wednesday 26 August 2026, a colleague who has a proven track record of leadership within a strong MFL Faculty that offers both French and Spanish to all ages 11-16. We require a confident leader who must be capable of teaching Spanish up to GCSE level. This is an exciting time to continue to move the faculty further forward since the interest in languages continues to grow. The successful candidate will be passionate about languages and keen to share new ideas and good practice with an already thriving team. The faculty can expect high levels of support and investment from the school leadership and the board of trustees. As a school we are committed to languages for all and to ensuring the GCSE outcomes remain excellent. Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and highly oversubscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated “good” school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school’s success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be. The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to ‘aspire, enjoy, and succeed’. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education and we were recently quoted as being one of the leading schools in the country for character education. We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job