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MFL Lead Practitioner

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Teaching Personnel

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Per Annum

Portsmouth

Permanent | Full Time

19/05/2025

No

Full Time 

Portsmouth

September 2025

Are you an exceptional MFL teacher with the vision, drive and ambition to lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning across a thriving secondary school? Do you have a deep-rooted passion for languages and a commitment to unlocking every student's linguistic potential?

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Lead Practitioner of Modern Foreign Languages to join a vibrant and forward-thinking school community in Portsmouth from September 2025.

As Lead Practitioner of MFL, you will:

  • Drive the development of high-quality teaching and learning within the MFL department and support excellence across the wider curriculum.

  • Lead curriculum planning and development in MFL to ensure a broad, challenging, and engaging programme of study.

  • Be a visible and proactive leader of professional development, modelling outstanding classroom practice and supporting the growth of teaching staff through coaching, mentoring, and CPD delivery.

  • Use data intelligently to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies to raise attainment and achievement.

  • Support the implementation of whole-school priorities, particularly in areas of teaching and learning, assessment for learning, and curriculum innovation.

  • Play an active role in school self-evaluation and improvement planning, contributing to lesson observations, learning walks, and work scrutiny.

  • Provide guidance and support in the delivery of intervention strategies for underachieving students.

  • Act as a form tutor, supporting the academic and personal development of students and contributing to the pastoral support structure.

  • Actively contribute to your assigned House group, promoting a culture of participation, community, and achievement.

  • Assist with the transition of students into and out of key stages, particularly between KS2 and KS3, and KS4 and post-16 pathways.

  • Support student voice initiatives, including feedback on teaching and learning and curriculum content.

  • Collaborate closely with SEND and EAL teams to ensure inclusive and accessible language learning for all.