Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent day schools, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our MFL Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.
We are looking for a well-qualified speaker of German to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of languages and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Modern Foreign Languages at NHEHS
The MFL Department consists of six full-time and four part-time teachers and six language assistants. The department has a set of rooms dedicated to MFL and students have their own Chromebooks. We currently teach Spanish, French, German, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin).
Results at GCSE and A Level are outstanding, with regular success at Oxbridge Level. All girls study at least one language for GCSE and Mandarin and Spanish is taught in the Junior School. All languages are offered up to A level, which is a popular option at Sixth Form.
Teaching at NHEHS
“Authentic resources and meaningful in-person exchanges with other schools are key to the successbof the department.”- Jana Schindler-Smith, Head of Modern Foreign Languages
About the School
NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits:
- Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme
- Access to the GDST central training and development programme
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
- Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
- Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
- Free lunches during term time
- Accredited ECT induction
Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button or by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th March at 12pm.
Interviews will take place on 26th March 2025.
NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.