National Lead for Languages

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Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pro rata + TPS pension + additional benefits
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Based: Based from home with frequent travel (funded) to our network of schools and EdCity Hours: FTE, with hours necessary for the demands of the role. Internal applicants would continue their role within their current school for the remaining 0.6-0.8 FTE. External applicants could choose to complete solely this contract or we can support with exploring and arranging additional employment within one of the schools in our network for those wishing to pursue a full time or larger contract. Start: September
Lift Schools is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in England. With schools across five regions, our mission is clear: to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. Languages sits at the heart of that mission. We believe that a strong languages experience is a critical component of an excellent education, ensuring that young people have the knowledge, skills and cultural appreciation that support onward success and citizenship. We are now seeking an expert languages leader to join our central curriculum team part time as National Lead for Languages.
About the role As a leading member of our central curriculum team and wider education team, you will play a key part in contributing to our education vision, mission, ambition and strategy. You will oversee and drive our strategic approach to languages and its development, offering expert advice, guidance and support. You'll drive improvements in curriculum, standards and teaching - and therefore outcomes - in languages across all secondary schools in the trust.
This role blends strategic development with practical hands-on support. Working closely with school leaders, teachers and central colleagues, your work will focus on improving languages curriculum quality, teaching practice and pupil outcomes at scale and within specific schools in our network. This means working collaboratively with colleagues, giving advice and counsel and leading by example, including in promoting our shared values and mindsets.
Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, you will work alongside regional education directors, heads of department and school leaders, and lead professional networks that build expertise and capacity across the trust. This is a highly influential role, combining vision, expertise and collaboration to make a meaningful difference to thousands of children nationwide.
About you You are an experienced and credible secondary languages leader with a strong track record of improving languages outcomes and teaching. You hold significant expertise in effective languages education. You are strategic, network-minded and passionate about ensuring excellence as standard. This is a rare opportunity to make a difference to thousands of children and to influence national practice at scale, work alongside a highly committed, values-driven central curriculum team. There aren't many opportunities to drive your subject forward at a high leadership and impact level with flexible working and (funded) national travel. A real chance to make a lasting difference to children's lives.
The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a fixed term position for one year initially: however, Lift Schools is growing so there is scope for successful candidates to transition into a permanent role longer term.
Closing date: 7th May 2026 Interview date: w/c 11th or 18th May 2026
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. xehkeey PandoLogic. Keywords: Curriculum Director, Location: Romford, ENG - RM1 4DX
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Location:
Romford, ENG
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education And Training

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