Head of MFL

Head of Department

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Create, deliver and monitor the Subject Curriculum and Schemes of Work across the Secondary school which are in line with the English National Curriculum
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff involved with the subject, including through team working and mutual support, devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate, evaluating practice and developing an acceptance of accountability
• Ensure that the subject area under your leadership has a high profile in the life of the school
• Ensure that subject team meetings are run effectively and efficiently and used to share good teaching and learning practice
• Take responsibility for producing department improvement plans in the line with the school’s priorities and ensuring it is regularly evaluated and reviewed
• Support departmental staff in student disciplinary matters, ensuring the school policies are followed
• Ensure the department fulfils its role in promoting British values, whilst ensuring subject matter is appropriate for the given audience
• Ensure that quality assurance processes are used to improve the performance of the department
• Lead staff through internal and external subject reviews, accreditations and inspections
• Ensure effective deployment of staff
• Create, collect and analyse appropriate assessments in all Years, and use that information to improve teaching, learning and attainment
• Ensure that high‑quality reports are provided to parents in line with whole school expectations
• Select appropriate external examination courses
• Manage the performance of all department staff and to report to the Head of Secondary as required with reference to training needs, examples of excellence and concern
• Engender a culture of excellence, co‑operation and respect both within and beyond the department
• Allocate staff timetables in conjunction with Senior Staff in order to make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the department
• Bring forward appropriate plans, suggestions and recommendations to the Head of Secondary for the improvement of the Department
• Refresh and develop new programmes in order to attract new students and promote the department
• Train teachers on and be available for pastoral care
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students, and full compliance with health and safety requirements
• Observe lessons within the department, coach and mentor staff and feedback on lesson observations
• Comply with quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external
• Complete regular reviews of assessment data and take appropriate action to secure excellent outcomes for all students

Learning and Teaching

Student Support and Guidance

Staff Development and Welfare

Resource Management

General

Health and Safety

Profile

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Bachelor’s Degree, as well as PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) with QTS or equivalent

Knowledge

Skills

Personal Attributes

ISP Leadership Competencies

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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