About the role 

We are currently looking for a Deputy Head of Modern Foreign Languages who can bring commitment and expertise to our curriculum offer, supporting and teaching students across all key stages. You would be supported in your professional development whatever your stage of teaching career.

You would join a well-established team and successful Language Department and would be required to teach German up to KS5 as well as French or Spanish up to KS4. The ability to teach a third language at any Key Stage would be desirable, but not essential. All students learn French from Year 7 and then some can learn a second language in year 8 and year 9. We have a strong double linguists programme at GCSE with excellent results. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, vision, resilience and strong interpersonal skills. The languages department is a center of excellence at William Ellis School, and you would be joining a strong, committed team. 

The successful candidate will be:

• A Highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge
• Committed to maximising pupil progress through setting high standards and by delivering effective teaching and learning
• Able to motivate, lead, support and challenge students to be successful

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk, emailing the HR team HR@Williamellis.camden.sch.uk or calling the school office on 020 7267 9346 

Closing Date: Wednesday 19^th March 2025, Midday 

Interview Date: TBC 

Interested Candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role, the school and to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. 

William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references and an online media search