Head of MFL (French Specialist)

Easington Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring, ambitious and forward-thinking Head of MFL to lead our dynamic and successful team of linguistics. Year after year our EBACC entries are well above national average, with between 55 and 60% of each KS4 cohort being entered for French. In summer 2025 79% of students achieved 4+ in French with 63% 5+ and 23% 7+. French is popular amongst our students and is a real strength of the Academy, with our staff supporting other schools in our Trust. We are now seeking a to appoint Head of Department who can support our team to be equally as successful in the new GCSE exam.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified, ambitious, and motivated leader with a passion for languages and a commitment to academic excellence. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations and a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. You will bring energy, vision, and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning, with the determination to lead the MFL department in delivering excellence every day. Please note that our MFL offer at present is focused on French, therefore it is essential that candidates are confident and experienced in teaching French at KS3 and KS4.

Easington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Easington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

• A positive and caring ethos

• An excellent learning environment and resources

• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Access to Teachers' Pension

• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

• Lifestyle Savings - range of discounts from top retail brands

• Discounted gym membership

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification

• Have a strong track record of teaching Modern Foreign Languages with excellent outcomes

• Demonstrate leadership experience or clear potential to lead a department

• Be committed to raising standards and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning

• Be confident in managing and developing staff through effective performance management

Deadline: Friday 10th October 2025, noon

Interviews taking place week commencing 13th October 2025.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Tracey Hann, Support Services Manager, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington, SR8 3AY

Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trust's Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.