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Head of Spanish £36,767 - £53,995 plus TLR and generous benefits packageOutstanding Secondary School in HillingdonJanuary 2026Head of Spanish Requirements - Head of Spanish Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skillsA strong MFL background with ability to teach Spanish subject to GCSE and A Level essentialEvidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional developmentAn innovative approach to teaching languages, rooted in the latest research.The desire to maximise the performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all Head of Spanish The MFL department provides a dynamic, innovative and supportive environment where engaging and varied lessons enable students to realise their potential. Students use language with confidence and enjoy learning about other cultures. There are currently five full-time members and one part-time member of the languages department, with some staff also teaching in other subject areas and many in middle or senior leadership positions across the school. Students study Spanish and French in Years 7-9. From Year 10 onwards, 75% of each student cohort studies a language to GCSE, with most of those students continuing to study Spanish and French. Good numbers of students also opt to continue French and Spanish at A-level - the talent exhibited within the school around learning languages is obvious. Job Description - Head of Spanish Heads of Department are key leaders within the School and their role carries significant leadership and management responsibilities. It is essential that they give active support to the vision and ethos. The areas of responsibility include teaching and learning, vision for the department, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, behaviour for learning, resources,