Head of MFL

Smart Teachers
Enfield, Greater London

Smart Teachers is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead a successful and growing department within a large, inclusive secondary school in North London

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MFL practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment and inspiring students. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the department, driving high standards of teaching and learning while promoting a passion for languages and international culture.

About the school

This is a thriving and inclusive secondary academy serving a diverse community in North London. The school is committed to ensuring that every student receives an exceptional education, regardless of background or starting point, and has established a strong reputation for high expectations, academic achievement, and personal development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of MFL you will:

  • A strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for all learners
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Previous leadership experience or the ability to demonstrate readiness for middle leadership.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

  • Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .

Posted 2026-06-24

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