Director of Languages (English Specialist with Line Management of MFL)

Language is the heartbeat of our school. From the nuance of a Shakespearean sonnet to the fluidity of modern linguistics, we believe communication is the key to our students' success. Are you a visionary leader ready to bridge the gap between English and MFL? We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Languages to lead and develop our provision across both Modern Foreign Languages and English. At The Academy, Selsey, we are fortunate to have strong teaching teams in both departments, with improving outcomes as we continue our journey towards excellence. Following the successful internal promotion of our current Head of MFL, we are now looking to build future leadership capacity within the team, strengthening our provision and securing a sustainable leadership legacy., This role is key to modelling excellent practice, supporting staff development, and driving continued improvement in outcomes across all language-based disciplines. You will act as a Master Teacher of English while providing the strategic oversight necessary to empower our MFL department. Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Lead the "Languages" agenda, ensuring English and MFL work in synergy to improve whole-school literacy and
communication.
• Capacity Building: Mentor and develop the internal leadership within the MFL team following their recent departmental
promotion.
• English Excellence: Oversee curriculum design and student outcomes at KS3, KS4, and [KS5].
• Pedagogical Leadership: Model outstanding classroom practice and lead high-impact CPD for staff across both departments.
  
  We are looking for a practitioner who understands that whether it's Shakespeare or Spanish, the core of great education is
expression. We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject expertise, especially in English.
• Has proven leadership experience or the clear capacity to step into a high-level strategic role.
• Can navigate the nuances of MFL pedagogy to support and challenge a developing team.
• Is committed to securing a long-term, sustainable leadership legacy for the school., Disability Confident
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• Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with substantial employer contributions toward your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app that supports exercise and mindfulness, plus an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness
Programme.
• Retail and Lifestyle Discounts: A scheme offering savings both online and in-store to support everyday living costs.
• Cycle To Work Scheme: Supporting affordable access to bikes and promoting active, sustainable travel.
• Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to help colleagues balance professional commitments with caring responsibilities.
• Counselling Support: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for colleagues and their eligible immediate family members.
• Tailored CPD: Continued professional development to support your in-role excellence and career progression ambitions.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY SELSEY We balance high The Academy Selsey is a small, happy, and caring 11-16 school with high expectations and a strong reputation in our seaside community. We are ambitious for our students and colleagues, providing a well-resourced environment where everyone is supported to deliver their best., If you share our ambition to provide an outstanding education that nurtures the unique talents and aspirations of every child, we would love to hear from you. Join us to make a real-world impact. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find the right candidate. Our Commitment Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.