Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Job Description

• Ipswich Academy
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary: Leadership Pay Scales L4 - L7 (£55,747 - £60,145 per annum)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8965

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Head of Modern Languages into the team at Ipswich Academy
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When you join Paradigm, you'll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It's a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you'll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you'll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

As Head of Modern Foreign Languages at Ipswich Academy, you will support, develop and lead a team of teachers within your department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.

You will have the drive and ability to provide effective curriculum planning and implementation of Modern Foreign Languages across all key stages. You will be responsible for managing the work of all staff in your department, ensuring through consistent implementation, that the academy meets all of its obligations to staff and pupils.

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• a Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• a strong commitment to professional development
• we strive to be a family friendly employer
• an employee counselling service
• a cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please visit our website. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

Closing date: 9 am, 20 May 2026.

Interview date: 22 May 2026.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts.