About this role
Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and further develop a thriving, MFL department within our academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher and aspiring or established middle leader to make a significant impact in shaping language learning, championing high standards, inclusion, and cultural enrichment.
About MFL at Oasis Academy Mayfield
We have established a firm foundation valuing the importance of Language. All students currently study French as core from Year Y7-11 and we are excited to work with the successful applicant to move the department forward and shape the future of languages at Mayfield.
As Head of MFL, you will:
• Lead, manage and inspire the MFL department
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning in KS3-KS4
• Develop and embed a rigorous, inclusive and engaging MFL curriculum
• Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps
• Promote languages through enrichment, extra-curricular opportunities and cultural capital
What we’re looking for:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience teaching MFL in a secondary school
• Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes
• Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching and intervention
• A track record of excellent teaching and learning and supporting and developing others
• Strong leadership potential and commitment to inclusive practice
Why Oasis Mayfield?
• Improving outcomes and ambition: languages are highly valued as a route to future success and opportunities
• Curriculum influence: as Head of MFL, you will shape language learning across the academy, creating a cohesive and progressive curriculum that builds confidence, fluency and cultural capital over time.
• Supportive leadership and professional growth: you will join a collaborative, values-driven leadership team that prioritises staff development, workload sustainability and shared accountability
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged. We may also conduct interviews ahead of the closing date if we receive an exceptional application.