Company: DUNBAR EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £30,000 - £49,500 per annum
Head of MFL - Spanish & French | Secondary School | Bedfordshire Border | September Start
We are working with a welcoming secondary school located in a charming village on the Bedfordshire/Bedford border, seeking a Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join their team from September 2025 on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher or existing Head of Department ready to lead and shape a successful languages department. The role has a teaching split of 80% Spanish and 20% French, with the capacity to drive forward the department's vision and inspire students through engaging, culturally rich lessons.
Key Details: -
Role: Head of MFL (Spanish & French)
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Start Date: September 2025
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Contract: Permanent, full-time
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Teaching split: 80% Spanish, 20% French
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Location: Small village on the Bedfordshire/Bedford border
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Key Stages: KS3-KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
What the school offers: -
Supportive leadership and a cohesive SLT
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Ambitious, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community
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Scope to shape curriculum and pedagogy within the department
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Beautiful rural setting with excellent transport links
Ideal Candidate: -
QTS and strong track record of delivering Spanish & French
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Prior leadership or middle leadership experience desirable
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Passionate about language learning and cross-cultural engagement
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Confident leading a small team and driving student outcomes
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and would thrive in a rural secondary setting with a warm and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for more details.