Secondary Head of Department Modern Foreign Languages

Overview

Job Posting Date: 5 Feb 2026

Location:

Geneva, CH

Job

School:
Collége du Léman, Geneva

Company:
Nord Anglia Education

Main Purpose of the Role:
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.
• Embed and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
• Develop strategic plans for the department, collaborating with colleagues to establish a Vision and ‘Learning Plans’.
• Adopt a data-driven approach, using student data to inform interventions with classes, teachers and students.
• Guide and lead Heads of Departments in other sections, ensuring alignment of departmental business, such as curriculum design and book ordering.
• Liaise with Heads of Departments in the other sections and with section Principals to lead teachers in the department through the TAPD performance evaluation system, recognising good practice, refining instructional methods and documenting performance.
• Oversee the induction of new teachers into the department, including appointing a mentor/buddy for an initial induction period of at least three months.
• Create and develop a positive team atmosphere and mentor, coach and encourage team members to be their best.
• Hold team members accountable for performance and results.
• Innovate and lead collaborative projects that provide cross-curricular opportunities and trips.
• Provide curriculum leadership for the subject and ensure a written curriculum is implemented and reviewed, in accordance with the curriculum review policy.

• Relating to the students: ensure appropriate placement of students in classes or levels of a given course; inspire students to be passionate, excited and curious learners; be an outstanding role model for students and staff.
• Relating to curriculum and assessment: direct curriculum review and ensure that curriculum maps are maintained by departmental staff; liaise with other Heads of Departments, teachers and administrators concerning horizontal and vertical articulation of curricula; promote opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration; ensure vertical articulation by liaising with High School and Middle School staff; validate the order of resources requested by teachers; review student assessment data and use this data to direct future instructional methods and curriculum review;
  
  review end-of-year examinations within the department to determine their appropriateness and quality, check standards and assess results.
• Relating to peers and the staff team: provide professional guidance to teachers; ensure high quality teaching and learning through regular lesson observations and feedback; implement performance improvement plans if needed with guidance from the High School Principal; assist in the growth and development of each teacher’s potential; promote the use of Nord Anglia University; encourage differentiated instruction; stay informed about new developments;
  
  arrange and chair regular departmental meetings; liaise with Exam…