Teacher MFL

Roles and responsibilities

• Leadership and Management

  • Lead and manage the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department, overseeing the development and implementation of the MFL curriculum.
  • Set clear departmental goals and objectives, ensuring they align with the overall vision of the school.
  • Manage departmental staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to MFL teachers.
  • Organize and chair department meetings to discuss curriculum updates, teaching strategies, student progress, and other departmental matters.
  • Lead the recruitment, training, and performance management of MFL teachers, ensuring that they are highly motivated and well-supported.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team environment within the department to promote effective teaching and learning.

• Curriculum Development and Implementation

  • Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of the MFL curriculum, ensuring it is rigorous, engaging, and inclusive for students of all abilities.
  • Regularly review and update the curriculum to ensure it meets national or regional educational standards and incorporates the latest pedagogical research.
  • Develop and implement schemes of work and lesson plans for MFL teachers, ensuring consistency and high-quality delivery across all year groups.
  • Promote and integrate the use of technology in language learning, encouraging the use of digital tools, apps, and online resources.
  • Ensure the curriculum includes a variety of languages and is responsive to the needs and interests of students.

• Teaching and Learning

  • Model excellent teaching practices in the MFL classroom, demonstrating innovative approaches to language learning.
  • Encourage the development of effective teaching strategies that promote language acquisition, fluency, and cultural understanding.
  • Implement effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress, including formative and summative assessments.
  • Monitor and evaluate teaching quality within the department, providing feedback and support to improve instructional practices.
  • Ensure that all students are given opportunities to succeed in learning foreign languages, differentiating teaching to cater to different learning styles and abilities.

• Student Progress and Support

  • Monitor the academic progress of students in MFL, ensuring that individual learning needs are met and that students achieve their potential.
  • Organize regular assessments, reviews, and tracking systems to evaluate student progress and identify areas where additional support is needed.
  • Provide guidance and support to students experiencing difficulties with language acquisition, including intervention and enrichment programs.
  • Organize extracurricular activities such as language clubs, cultural exchange programs, or language immersion trips to enhance students' language skills and cultural awareness.
  • Ensure that students receive constructive feedback on their work and that they are motivated to improve their skills in a supportive environment.

Desired candidate profile

• • Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing and motivating a team of teachers.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance teaching, department management, and other responsibilities.
  • Experience in managing budgets, resources, and facilities effectively.
  • Ability to set clear goals, monitor progress, and make data-driven decisions to improve teaching and learning.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address challenges within the department or with students.

• Teaching and Pedagogical Skills

  • Expertise in language teaching methodologies and strategies that promote language acquisition, fluency, and cultural understanding.
  • Ability to model high-quality teaching and inspire staff to achieve excellence.
  • Experience using technology and digital tools in language instruction and curriculum delivery.
  • A strong understanding of how to assess student progress in languages and tailor teaching to meet students’ needs.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and external partners.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to colleagues and students.

• Personal Attributes

  • Passion for Languages and Culture: A strong enthusiasm for teaching languages and fostering cultural awareness in students.
  • Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Open to adopting new teaching methods, tools, and technologies to improve language learning.
  • Organized and Efficient: Able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
  • Motivational Leader: Able to inspire and lead a team to achieve high standards in teaching and learning.