Faculty Leader: MFL

Bedale High School; Bedale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused school in Bedale is seeking a passionate Faculty Leader for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to guide staff and enhance educational provision. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring individual, capable of promoting core values and teaching French, with an advantage for Spanish. The role ensures a commitment to safeguarding and welfare policies, with a focus on providing the best opportunities for students. Applications close on 19 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Inspiring leader capable of guiding a team.
• Excellent and enthusiastic teacher.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Promote core values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion.
• Contribute to the taught curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
• Ensure staff receive relevant training and support.

Skills

Teaching French

Leadership

Teaching Spanish

Job description

Faculty Leader: MFL

(MPS / UPS + TLR2.2)

Start date: Easter/September 2026

We are looking for a passionate individual who is an inspiring leader, capable of guiding a great team of staff on our continued journey to becoming an Outstanding school. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader who would proactively promote our core values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion – ensuring that they are brought to life through the taught curriculum and through your contribution to extra‑curricular activities. The successful candidate will be an excellent and enthusiastic teacher, looking to join a community‑focused school where we go the extra mile to give our students the best provision we can offer.

Must be able to teach French, however, being able to teach Spanish alongside French would be an advantage.

Bedale High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the School. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, or to learn more about our school, please email [e-mail], marking your email for the attention of the Assistant Headteacher, Mr Childe.

Please return completed application forms to the Operations Manager: HR and Admin:

Amy McDougal

Bedale High School

Fitzalan Road

Bedale

North Yorkshire

DL8 2EQ

Or by email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026, 9am.

Interview Date: TBC

Start date: Easter/September 2026