Secondary Head of Department Modern Foreign Languages

Secondary Head of Department Modern Foreign Languages

Job Posting Date: 5 Feb 2026

Location:

Geneva, CH

Job

The Secondary Head of Department for modern foreign languages will work closely with the Principal of each section to lead and manage the department. They are an experienced secondary school teacher with a background which includes teaching in High School (and/or Second Cycle) and with an understanding of other sections’ needs.

Their pedagogical skills as well as commitment, enthusiasm and integrity will allow him/her to act as an example to his/her fellow teachers. His/Her personal skills, responsiveness and flexibility will facilitate the dialogue and collaboration with his/her hierarchy and colleagues and effective communication with parents, members of the community and colleagues in other Nord Anglia schools.

The candidate must be able to teach at least 1 language up to IB/AP level.

The position is available from mid-August 2026.

• Promote the school’s mission and vision by assisting students to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, life-long global connections, and be their best selves.
• Contribute to the creation of a caring and inclusive learning environment in which students can flourish, ensuring that each student’s health and well-being are given the necessary priority.
• Embody and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
• To develop strategic plans for the department, collaborating with colleagues to establish a Vision and ‘Learning Plans’.
• To have a data driven approach, using student data to inform interventions with classes, teachers and students.
• To guide and lead Heads of Departments in other sections, ensuring alignment of departmental business, such as curriculum design and book ordering.
• To liaise with Heads of Departments in the other sections and with the section Principals in leading teachers in the department through the TAPD performance evaluation system, such that good practice can be recognised, refinements to instructional methods made and the level of performance documented.
• To oversee the induction of new teachers into the department, including the appointment of a mentor/buddy for an initial induction period of at least the first three months of activity.
• To create and develop a positive team atmosphere and where necessary mentor, coach and encourage team members to be their best.
• Hold team members accountable for performance and results.
• To innovate and lead collaborative projects that provide cross-curricular opportunities and trips.
• To provide curriculum leadership for the subject and ensure a written curriculum is implemented and reviewed, in accordance with the curriculum review policy.

Duties and other responsibilities

Relating to the students

• To ensure appropriate placement of students in classes or levels of a given course.
• Inspire students to passionate, excited and curious learners.
• Be an outstanding role model for students and staff.

• To direct curriculum review and ensure that curriculum maps are maintained by departmental staff.
• To liaise with other Heads of Departments, teachers and administrators concerning horizontal and vertical articulation of curricula:
  • Promoting opportunities for cross-curricular (horizontal) collaboration.
  • Ensuring vertical articulation by liaising with High School and Middle School staff.
• To validate the order of resources requested by the teachers.
• To review, periodically, student assessment data and to use this data to direct future instructional methods and curriculum review.
• To review end-of-year examinations within the department to determine their appropriateness and quality, check standards and assess results.

• Ensure high quality teaching and learning through regular lesson observations and feedback.
• If needed implement performance improvement plans with guidance from the High School Principal.
• To assist in the growth and development of each teacher's potential (especially new teachers), suggesting professional…