Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High Are you a visionary linguist with a passion for driving academic excellence and ensuring every child has a place to belong? Rainhill High School is seeking an inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our high performing department. We place Modern Languages at the very heart of our curriculum. We aren't just teaching a language; we are building global communicators. With a rich calendar of international exchanges and visits, this role offers a unique platform to shape a flagship department within our Trust. As a Leader who ideally has a Spanish specialism, you will want to make a difference and must be able to lead a committed and inspiring team of professionals. You will always be looking for ways to make learning as engaging as possible for pupils, whilst supporting them to progress to their full potential. You will have a proven track record of improvement as an inspirational and experienced practitioner securing outcomes across the key stages and some existing leadership experience. We are looking for a strategic leader who can: Champion Spanish Excellence: Oversee a rigorous, creative curriculum that reflects our specialisms while supporting other languages French/German. Inspire Staff: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of passionate linguists Drive Outcomes: Maintain our track record of exceptional progress and attainment across all key stages. Expand Horizons: Enhance our extra-curricular offer The successful candidate will be: An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of teaching Spanish to Key Stage 5. A leader who can motivate students of all abilities to see the value of a second language. Data-literate and capable of using assessment to drive departmental intervention. Fluency in Spanish is essential; a working knowledge of a second language is highly desirable. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then