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Date Added: Thu 10/07/2025

Head Of MFL

Bedfordshire, UK
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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)

  • Start Date: September 2025

  • Contract: Permanent, full-time

  • Teaching split: 80% Spanish, 20% French

  • Location: Small village on the Bedfordshire/Bedford border

  • Key Stages: KS3-KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)

What the school offers:
  • Supportive leadership and a cohesive SLT

  • Ambitious, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community

  • Scope to shape curriculum and pedagogy within the department

  • Beautiful rural setting with excellent transport links

Ideal Candidate:
  • QTS and strong track record of delivering Spanish & French

  • Prior leadership or middle leadership experience desirable

  • Passionate about language learning and cross-cultural engagement

  • 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.

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