Lead Practitioner of Modern Foreign Languages – Secondary School in York (January Start)
An academically rigorous secondary school in York, North Yorkshire, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Modern Foreign Languages to lead language pedagogy, oral fluency frameworks, and Key Stage 5 uptake starting in January.
Job Overview
This role combines expert classroom delivery in French and Spanish with strategic responsibility for whole-department language pedagogy. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), while mentoring teachers and modeling target-language immersion strategies.
Working alongside senior leadership and the Head of MFL, you will refine grammar instruction, oversee preparation for speaking exams, and implement phonics-based language learning frameworks. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Model exemplary teaching across French and Spanish from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level
Lead departmental coaching on spontaneous target-language usage, listening comprehension, and grammar mechanics
Standardize oral assessment preparation, mock speaking recordings, and external moderation procedures
Analyze assessment data to identify attainment gaps and run targeted intervention workshops
Oversee international cultural partnerships, language competitions, and university preparation sessions
Mentor early-career linguists, conducting regular peer reviews and collaborative lesson planning
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)
Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel French & Spanish
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in French, Spanish, or Modern Languages
Proven track record of high GCSE and A-Level MFL examination performance
Demonstrated experience in teacher coaching, curriculum innovation, or key stage coordination
Near-native fluency in both French and Spanish
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of MFL position in York for a January start.
- Location
- York
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