Head of MFL (Spanish)

About the School - Alleyn's Regent's Park:Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn's to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn's is south London's finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025.

Cognita's flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent's Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn's Schools Group. Alleyn's Regent's Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn's Hampstead is opening in September 2026.

Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and currently educates children aged 4 to 13. The school prepares pupils for 11+ and 13+ entry, but is moving to be an 11+ centre of excellence and will introduce a new Pre-Reception class from September 2026, becoming a 3 - 11 school. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five-minute walk away.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of MFL (Spanish) to join our fantastic team. This is a permanent, full-time position with a start date in May 2026.

About Cognita:Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:As Head of MFL at Alleyn's Regent's Park, you will lead an ambitious, academically rigorous and culturally rich languages provision that inspires curiosity, confidence and global awareness in every pupil. You will shape a dynamic MFL curriculum-primarily in Spanish, alongside other languages-ensuring strong progression and excellent preparation for 11+, Common Entrance and scholarship pathways. You will guide and develop a passionate team, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and embed Languages within the school's wider vision, values and forward-thinking educational ethos. Beyond the classroom, you will enrich pupils' cultural understanding through trips, events, partnerships and creative cross-curricular initiatives, helping Languages thrive at the heart of school life.

To view our candidate pack, please click here.

Who We Are Looking For:
You are an inspirational classroom practitioner with deep subject knowledge, particularly in Spanish, and the ability to lead by example. You will hold a good honours degree in Spanish (or a closely related discipline) and a recognised teaching qualification, with strong subject knowledge to at least KS3. Experience teaching Spanish across the prep age range is essential, and experience leading a department or holding significant curriculum responsibility is highly desirable. You may also bring the ability to teach a second language such as French or Mandarin, as well as experience organising trips or international links. You are an inspirational practitioner with excellent communication skills, strong data-literacy, and the ability to guide others. You are committed, reflective, resilient and excited to contribute fully to a vibrant school community.

Benefits at Cognita:• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Teacher's Pension
• Free lunch during term time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Access to exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

How to Apply:Complete this application before the closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.