Teacher MFL

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.

• 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.