Head of Italian

Location: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey Start Date: September 2026 Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE), Permanent About Charterhouse Charterhouse is a prestigious coeducational independent school set on a stunning 250-acre campus in Surrey. Founded in 1611, we provide a world-class, future-ready education rooted in kindness and belonging. Our welcoming and diverse community inspires academic excellence and personal growth, empowering every individual to reach their full potential. The Role We seek a dynamic and committed Head of Italian to lead our thriving Modern Languages Department. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) focuses on teaching Italian within the IB Diploma Programme, including Italian Ab Initio and Italian A: Language and Literature (for native speakers). The successful candidate will sustain our record of high-quality teaching, develop an ambitious and engaging curriculum, and promote the importance and excitement of Italian across the school community. As Head of Italian, you will inspire and support a passionate team, oversee curriculum delivery, and contribute to the department''s continued growth in a vibrant multilingual environment. An expanded role may be available for candidates who also teach GCSE in another language. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Italian provision within the Modern Languages Department, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. Develop and implement an engaging curriculum for Italian aligned with national and ..... full job details .....