Head of Modern Foreign Languages (Prep)

Forest Prep is ambitious, outward-looking, and thriving. With 480 pupils, it sits at the heart of one of London’s most exciting independent schools, offering the benefits of a close-knit prep alongside the resources of a large all-through school.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of language learning at Forest Prep, supported by expert colleagues in the Senior School and empowered to innovate. We are seeking a Head of MFL to be a passionate advocate for languages, ready to design and lead a provision that becomes a model of excellence in the prep sector.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
  
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
  
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
  
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
  
• 20% Fee remission for children attending Forest School. For part-time staff the fee remission will be prorated in proportion of their working hours
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
  
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
  
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
  
• Membership of a pension scheme
  

For further details and to apply, please visit: or email [email protected].

Closing Date: 6 November 2025 at 08:00am

Interviews: Week commencing 10 November 2025.

Start Date: January or April 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Forest may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Forest is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.