Curriculum Leader – Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) (Cavendish Education Trust The Cavendish School)

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Friday 08 May 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Cavendish Education Trust - The Cavendish School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

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This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Curriculum Leader Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Full Time - Within the Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range

Plus TLR2B: 5870

Permanent Contract

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date: 9am Friday 08 May 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 13 May 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Are you excited about teaching Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and raising standards in a school which strives for continuous improvement Cavendish School wishes to appoint a dedicated and committed teacher and leader as part of our drive for outstanding teaching across the school. You should have the drive and enthusiasm to be proactive with extra-curricular clubs and activities.

You will play a significant role in building on our current success in terms of pupil learning experience outcomes and enrichment opportunities.

This school offers:

• A permanent teaching role

• A strong and visionary leadership

• To be part of a vibrant community

• To be part of an exciting new environment in our all-through campus.

• A grading of outstanding by Ofsted 2025

• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests

• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing

• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn

The ideal candidate will:

• Be experienced with teaching French and or Spanish (ideally both)

• Have initiative and ambition to lead and inspire staff and challenge and motivate our pupils

• Establish and maintain high standards

• Bring the curriculum alive through inspirational learning across the department

• Have the ability to think outside of the box

• Believe in creating strong positive relationships with the children developing them personally socially emotionally and academically

• Have a commitment to personal and professional development

• Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues

The job role consists of:

• Responsibility for teaching in assigned curriculum areas

• Raising standards and promoting the vision ethos culture and policies of the school and department
• Supporting the clear cohesive leadership and direction in learning and teaching in the faculty area
• Ensuring that high standards of discipline and respect are evident throughout the faculty supporting colleagues in line with school policies and practice

• Playing an active part in the monitoring of pupils behaviour for learning alongside the Head of Faculty

• Supporting the leadership and teaching and learning across the faculty

• Demonstrating accountability through regular meetings with the Head of Faculty

• Demonstrating measurable impact of the work undertaken in the faculty

• Helping ensure all pupils across all key stages engage in learning and maximise their potential

• Being involved in enrichment activities such as making a contribution to after-school clubs and visits

Leaders in this school have created a positive and productive teaching and learning environment where staff have creative autonomy and feel well-supported. The whole community is involved in all aspects of school life and the school has excellent relationships with parents and carers.

If you would like to join a school with a great focus on creating an inclusive environment and where children are empowered to be their best then please apply. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding teaching learning and progress for all our children.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm look forward to receiving your application if you have any questions please email

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school