Head of MFL

Inspire global citizens through language

Oasis Academy Hadley is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and further develop a thriving, all-through MFL provision within our highly successful academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL teacher and aspiring or established middle leader to shape language learning from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5, championing high standards, inclusion, and cultural enrichment.

About Oasis Academy Hadley

Oasis Academy Hadley is a high-performing all-through academy, serving ages 2-19, known for its strong outcomes, inclusive ethos and aspirational culture. The vast proportion of our Sixth Form students progress to university, with a significant group going on to Russell Group institutions. As Head of MFL, you will:

Lead, manage and inspire the MFL department across the academy

Drive high-quality teaching and learning from KS2-KS5

Develop and embed a rigorous, inclusive and engaging MFL curriculum

Use data effectively to raise achievement and close gaps

Promote languages through enrichment, extra-curricular opportunities and cultural capital

What we’re looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), experience teaching MFL in a secondary school

Proven ability to raise standards and improve outcomes

Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching and intervention

Strong leadership potential and commitment to inclusive practice

Ideally, you would also have:

Experience teaching A Level

Postgraduate study or leadership development qualifications

Why Oasis Academy Hadley?

Strong outcomes and ambition: languages are highly valued as a route to academic success and global opportunity.

Languages at the heart of our community: Hadley’s diverse, multilingual cohort gives MFL particular cultural relevance and strength. Languages are embedded from Year 3 onwards, including thriving GCSE and A Level provision.

All‑through curriculum influence: as Head of MFL, you will shape language learning across multiple key stages, creating a cohesive and progressive curriculum that builds confidence, fluency and cultural capital over time.

Supportive leadership and professional growth: you will join a collaborative, values‑driven leadership team that prioritises staff development, workload sustainability and shared accountability.

How to apply

We welcome informal conversations and academy visits. To apply, please click ‘Fast Apply’ and submit your application form online. We do not accept CVs or any speculative contact from agencies.

Closing date: 23:59, 17 May

Interviews: w/c 25 May