Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French)
About This Role
We are seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our MFL department. As a specialist in French, you will be responsible for driving academic excellence and refining the curriculum.
This is a strategic middle leadership position designed for an educator who believes that language learning is key to unlocking a student's place in the global community. You will oversee the curriculum design for Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring that our French provision is both academically rigorous and deeply engaging.
Hylands School has a long standing history of serving the community of Writtle and the wider Chelmsford area. We are ideally situated for professionals commuting from across the region, with excellent transport links due to our proximity to both the A12 and the A414.
We are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This partnership allows us to maintain our distinct local character while benefiting from the collective strength, resources, and collaborative opportunities offered by a trust of 45 schools.
Our vision is to empower every student to achieve academic excellence and personal growth, becoming responsible, respectful, and resilient members of our community and beyond. These principles are crystallised in our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These are not merely words on a wall, they are the guiding principles for everything we do.