Subject Leader of MFL

Why Us?

We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and a healthy work–life balance. Initiatives include flexible working for all Teaching professionals during PPA and non-contact time, and a friendly, fair approach to cover. Join a school that invests in You, we believe that our staff are our greatest strength. Our wellbeing strategy ensures every colleague feels valued, listened to and supported. Career progression is a genuine reality here, many of our teachers and leaders have grown and developed within the Academy through a range of avenues such as Apprenticeships, Teacher Training, NPQ Courses and much more.

We offer:

• High expectations paired with a genuine commitment to manageable workload
• Extensive professional development for all roles: pedagogy, leadership and beyond
• A warm, collaborative and supportive staff community
• Mental Health Champions, accessible in school for a coffee and a chat
• 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 our Academy

Why You?

We welcome applications from dedicated and hard-working professionals, who are passionate about improving young people’s life chances. You will bring strong role-specific expertise, a commitment to high standards and the desire to help students grow, academically and personally.

Celebrating Our Success

Our 2023 Ofsted inspection rated us ‘Good’, and we have held Category 1 status (the highest level of school performance) for six consecutive years. Inspectors praised our high expectations, exceptional personal development offer, strong safeguarding culture, and the positive relationships between leaders and staff. Notably, 100% of staff completing the Ofsted questionnaire said they were happy working at EDA.

We’d Love to Meet You!

Prospective candidate visits with the Headteacher are welcomed and can be arranged via the contact details below. Tour slots: Wednesday 15th April, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday 16th April, 14:10pm – 15:30pm and Wednesday 22nd April, 15:15pm – 16:15pm.

To apply, please complete the application form and return it to the Headteacher’s PA, Miss Jade Skelding - [contact hidden] by 9am Friday 24thApril 2026.

Further information about this role can be found at :

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Further information about the Academy can be found at: https://www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/

This position is not suitable for ECTs.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of your qualifications.   Candidates are encouraged to read the Safeguarding Policy for the Academy which is available on EDA's website www.eda.staffs.sch.uk

*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 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service*