Head of Italian

Head of Italian

Employer: Oxford High School – GDST.

Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Part Time (0.7 FTE). Salary: Competitive. Start Date: 1st September 2026.

About the role

An inspiring and enthusiastic individual is required to join our highly successful and thriving Modern Languages department as Head of Italian. The successful candidate will be required to prepare students towards CIE IGCSE Italian and AQA Italian A Level examinations.

At present there are twelve members of staff in the department and five foreign language assistants who provide oral lessons to pupils in Year 11, 12 and 13. The successful applicant should have the ability to inspire and motivate our girls. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills would also be required to be part of our highly successful, culturally diverse and friendly department.

NB we are advertising for a Head of Spanish simultaneously and both roles could be combined for the right candidate.

Benefits

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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