King Harold Business & Enterprise, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Education - teaching
Full time
Permanent
Head of French
Salary: Main Scale/UPS and TLR2A (Fringe)
King Harold Academy (KHA) has a clear, ambitious vision: to be one of the kindest, hardest‑working, and highest‑achieving schools in the UK. We are a proud community school supported by incredible students, involved parents, and a talented, committed staff.
Role
As the Head of French, you will shape the vision for an outstanding department, believing in the transformational power of excellent teaching, and passionately working to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, regardless of their circumstances or starting point. The ability to teach Spanish and/or German would also be an advantage. We are looking for an experienced French practitioner driven to build an exceptional curriculum and a vibrant co‑curricular programme.
Responsibilities
- Shape the vision for an outstanding French department.
- Build an exceptional curriculum and a vibrant co‑curricular programme.
- Lead and support the French team to achieve high outcomes.
- Encourage professional development and collaborative practice.
Qualifications
- Aligned with our values: Kind, hard‑working, and ambitious.
- Expert Practitioner with a proven track record of KS4 examination outcomes in French.
- Visionary Leader who can motivate colleagues and develop a highly ambitious curriculum.
- Resilient, solutions‑focused, and driven to progress their career.
Benefits
- Extensive professional development and multi‑academy career opportunities.
- Flexible working options where possible.
- A dedicated focus on staff wellbeing.
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 (Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to this date)
Interviews: Monday 29th June 2026. King Harold Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Barred List and two reference checks as part of the School’s Safeguarding Procedures. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
