Head of Learning Area – Modern Foreign Languages and member of the Extended Leadership Team

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Location: Essex
Salary (£): Leadership Spine Point L3 – L7 (£53,675 - £59,213) + 3 year school improvement allowance (£5,000 in first year)
Closing Date: 12th May 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Phase: Secondary School / Mossbourne Federation
Type of School: Multi Academy Trust

Role Managed by

Rebecca Beach
Executive Search Consultant

TES

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Work Pattern        40 hours per week

Interview dates    TBC

Location                 Mossbourne Fobbing Academy,

Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 8JT

 Working for The Mossbourne Federation

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

 Staff Benefits

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

  • The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
  • Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
  • Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
  • Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
  • Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
  • Free staff fitness classes
  • Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
  • Discounts at local restaurants
  • Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
  • Saturday and holiday paid programme
  • Special leave scheme
  • Staff appreciation awards and events
  • First rate professional development and career opportunities
  • Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply)
  • ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply)
  • Additional remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply)

We are seeking an outstanding leader and practitioner who is ready to join the Extended Leadership Team and lead this crucial learning area. We encourage applications from teachers with experience leading a department as well as middle leaders who are looking to make the step up to their first head of department role. The ability to teach your subject to Key Stage 5 is an advantage but not a pre-requisite. The successful applicant will be passionate about their subject, have excellent subject knowledge and have the determination and ambition to lead a high-performing team. They will be well organised, willing to go the ‘extra mile’ and will embody the high standards that we expect from all. They will be instrumental in ensuring that outstanding teaching and learning is secured and maintained in the learning area.

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.