Curriculum Lead of MFL

Curriculum Lead of MFL

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: Teacher Pay Spine MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 + TLRCB

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the Modern Foreign Languages department at Kingsway Park High School, driving a culture of high expectations, strong outcomes and a genuine love of languages across the school community.

Our MFL department is a well-established and collaborative team with strong outcomes, a shared approach to planning and a commitment to innovative pedagogy. Students study either French or Spanish, with increasing curriculum time across Key Stage 3 and strong progression pathways into Key Stage 4 and beyond. As part of the wider Altus Education Partnership, the department benefits from close links with Rochdale Sixth Form College and support from the Trust Languages Co-ordinator.

Kingsway Park High School is a richly diverse and multilingual community, with over 25 spoken languages represented across the school. We are proud to celebrate this diversity and support many students to achieve qualifications in their home languages alongside their mainstream studies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of MFL department

Drive high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4

Develop and oversee an ambitious, engaging and inclusive MFL curriculum

Monitor student progress and use assessment information to inform curriculum improvement and intervention

Lead, support and develop colleagues within the department

Promote positive attitudes towards learning languages through high-quality learning experiences

Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement

Work collaboratively with wider school teams, families and external partners where appropriate

What We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status

Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching MFL

Experience teaching successfully across Key Stages 3 and 4

A passion for languages and inclusive education

Ability to lead curriculum development and support high-quality teaching and learning

Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills

A reflective and ambitious practitioner committed to securing excellent outcomes for students

Someone who can inspire students and colleagues through high expectations and positive relationships

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?

Opportunity to lead and shape MFL within the school

A supportive and collaborative school community

Commitment to staff development and leadership progression

A diverse, inclusive and ambitious learning environment

Opportunity to contribute to wider curriculum enrichment and student experiences

Excellent facilities and a positive working environment

How to apply

Please visit our website to apply: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: 18th May 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.