Head of Languages

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Languages for our High School. The successful candidate will lead and manage the Languages Department, overseeing the teaching and learning of English (First and Second Language), French, and Spanish. This role requires a strong instructional leader who can drive high academic standards, support and develop staff, and ensure effective curriculum delivery across all language subjects. The ideal candidate will also be teaching English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design and implementation of an integrated arts curriculum for all grade levels.
• Manage all language-related programs, including English (First and Second Language), French, and Spanish
• Ensure resources, materials, and facilities are available and well-maintained for arts activities.
• Mentor and offer professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.
• Update inventory of resources and manage the assigned budget for the department.
• Attend parent meetings and ensure student details are available for reference and counselling.
• Take responsibility for personal development and attend required courses and CPD activities.
• Be committed and display a positive attitude towards extracurricular activity.
• Be approachable and caring to pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Address conflicts in a professional manner, ensuring that all school’s policies and procedures are always upheld in the process

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant English, with a PGCE or B.Ed. qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in  Leadership
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A track record of driving academic improvement and innovation.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.