Head of French

Full Time | Permanent Post | Starting September 2025 This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and inspirational teacher to take on the leadership of a well-resourced and successful French Department from September 2025. The role would suit someone seeking promotion and looking to take on wider responsibility, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge. The Head of French will provide the department with dynamic and creative leadership and will work with the Head of Languages to promote language learning throughout the school. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven record of high academic outcomes for pupils across Years 7 to 13. They will possess the leadership and communication skills necessary to support and motivate others. For a full description of the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack – Head of French. The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to delivering an excellent education to our pupils. Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a boarding school. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A one-year probationary period will also apply. How to apply: If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including a one-page covering letter addressed to The Head, The Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD ( recruitment@theleys.net ) by 09.00 am on 7 January 2025. Interviews are likely to be held on 15/16/17 January 2025. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our

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