Tonbridge School
Head of Modern Languages - The New Beacon
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The New Beacon School
The New Beacon School is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 2-13, with a co-educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sport, and the arts.
About the Role
The School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Head of Modern Languages for April or September 2027 to lead and develop an ambitious, inspiring, and academically rigorous Modern Languages department.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a passionate educator, able to inspire pupils and staff and committed to high academic standards, including preparation for Common Entrance, Scholarship, and Senior School entrance exams, ensuring that the School delivers an outstanding provision in French, as the core language, with the capacity to offer one or two additional languages.
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The Head of Modern Languages will bring strategic leadership, excellent subject knowledge, and a passion for promoting language learning across the School.
Commitment
The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff.
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Application Details
- Deadline: Applications should be received by 10am on Wednesday 7 October.
- Interview Process: We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Safeguarding
The New Beacon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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