Subject Leader of MFL - Erasmus Darwin Academy

SUBJECT LEADER OF MFL

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Full time

Salary: Pay range between £32,916 - £51,048 according to the Academy Pay Policy.

Additional TLR2.5 £5,866.00 per annum

An Academy where Ambition meets Opportunity.

Our Mission

Erasmus Darwin Academy (EDA) is a warm, proudly inclusive and high-performing school and we are excited to welcome a dedicated professional to join our exceptional team. We are a non-denominational, non-selective Academy serving a diverse and supportive community in Burntwood. Everything we do is driven by our strapline: Hard Work. High Aspirations. Limitless Opportunities. We believe every young person deserves the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in modern Britain. Academic success matters, but most importantly, so does personal growth. Our 'culture-first' approach means that students, staff and families work together as a school community to bring our values and morals to life every day, ensuring that our young people receive a first-class educational experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Subject Leader, you will support the development and delivery of the MFL curriculum, ensuring high quality teaching and learning for all students. You will also:

• Encourage and model the teaching of reading, writing and oracy across the curriculum.
• Implement a clear behaviour curriculum that is taught, modelled and supported.
• Promote personal development and extra curricular opportunities to enrich every student's experience.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain an inclusive learning environment where every teacher has the right to teach and every student has the right to learn.
• Participate in the Senior Leadership 'On Call' system to support lesson disruptions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong knowledge of MFL and ability to deliver high quality lessons.
• Commitment to high standards, curriculum enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a similar leadership or teaching role is desirable.
• This position is not suitable for ECTs.
• UK work rights, satisfactory DBS check, references and evidence of qualifications are required.
• Comply with the Academy's safeguarding policy and undergo a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Perks

• High expectations paired with a manageable workload.
• Extensive professional development for all roles, including pedagogy, leadership and beyond.
• A warm, collaborative and supportive staff community.
• Mental Health Champions available in school.
• Polite, motivated and respectful students.
• Staff wellbeing activities and events.
• A work laptop for all teaching staff.
• Increased non-contact time for planning and preparation.
• Additional leadership time for leadership roles.
• A visible, approachable and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• A united staff body working together to continually improve the Academy.

Legal Statements

Erasmus Darwin Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates are required to have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and meet UK work right requirements. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.