At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the Languages department, shaping an inclusive curriculum from KS3 to KS5.
- Company: Top-performing secondary school recognised for excellence in employee management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a supportive academy environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' language learning and cultural understanding.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching languages and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42775 - 55483 £ per year.
We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a Top 10% badge for Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).
The Head of Languages will provide strategic and operational leadership of Languages across the academy, developing an ambitious, inclusive and academically rigorous curriculum from KS3 to KS5. The postholder will lead French and Spanish provision alongside the academy's community languages offer, ensuring that all pupils, including multilingual pupils and native speakers, are supported and challenged to achieve highly.
The postholder will lead the Languages team, develop excellent classroom practice, use assessment and performance data intelligently to improve outcomes, and build a culture in which language learning, multilingualism and cultural understanding are highly valued across the academy community.
Reports to: Assistant Principal
Start date: Easter 2027 or September 2027
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Ark Main Payscale AM1 – AM6, £42,775 - £55,483 with TLR or £62,039 – 67,275 (Ark UPS 1-5), depending on experience
Closing Date: Monday, 23rd November 2026
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact hr@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.
Head of Languages employer: ARK BOLINGBROKE ACADEMY
At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we pride ourselves on being a courageous and compassionate community dedicated to empowering excellence in education. As a Singing Tutor, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages professional development through weekly CPD sessions and generous training opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and a robust pension scheme. Join us in our mission to create a centre of excellence within our diverse local community, where your contributions will be valued and your growth nurtured.
