Subject Leader for Modern Foreign Languages

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Subject Leader of Modern Foreign Languages at Driffield School and Sixth Form. We are looking for a highly-motivated, forward-thinking and passionate individual to lead our MFL team. If successful, you would be the lead of the department in promoting the highest standards of teaching and supporting students of all backgrounds and abilities. The department currently delivers French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and hope to be able to offer A Level groups in the future. The successful applicant will play an active role in working collaboratively with peers from across the Education Alliance on the development of our curricula, evaluating curriculum design, implementation and impact. The successful applicant will play an active role in working collaboratively with peers from across the Education Alliance on the development of our curricula, evaluating curriculum design, implementation and impact. In their last visit (February 2025), Ofsted described our school as ‘an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best’. They described Driffield students as ‘kind and respectful’ and ‘inquisitive and motivated to do well.’ As a school, we are dedicated to providing a great teacher in every classroom and are committed to high-quality, collective teacher development. This helps us to reduce the replication of effort and helps all teachers to thrive in our setting. We do this by prioritising the continuing development of our staff. This comes in a variety of forms: professional subject-specific development delivered in department time; INSET days as well as through CPD opportunities across The Education Alliance. Within The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust, there are lots of opportunities for collaboration and also further opportunities to develop and progress. As a trust, we are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better