Head of Learning - MFL
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Education / Teaching
High School, School Counseling & Student Support, Academic
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Head of Learning - MFL to lead our department from April 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, shaping the strategic direction of Modern Foreign Languages and influencing how the subject is taught across the academy.
We are a successful and growing school, seeking a talented practitioner who can maintain high standards, inspire both students and colleagues, and ensure a curriculum that is engaging, ambitious and relevant. Please note that the ability to teach Spanish is an essential requirement for this role.
We are looking for an experienced educator with a strong track record in the classroom and the ability to lead, develop and support a team. In return, we will provide the professional support, autonomy and resources needed to thrive in the role and make a lasting impact on students' outcomes and experiences.
What the school offers its staff- Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school
- Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment
- Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
- Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
- Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
Our commitment to safeguarding:
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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