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I am Martin Toal, a professional operatic tenor and experienced Head of Languages who recently took early retirement from teaching. I have taught French to A level, along with KS3 Latin, Italian, and Spanish at a top grammar school in south Manchester. Parallel to my teaching career, I have performed at many high-profile events including sporting occasions at Wembley and Twickenham. Since retirement, I continue to work as an online French tutor and perform as a self-employed professional singer. I also manage and produce an annual concert involving both professional performers and young local artists, continuing my passion for music and education.…I am Martin Toal, a professional operatic tenor and experienced Head of Languages who recently took early retirement from teaching. I have taught French to A level, along with KS3 Latin, Italian, and Spanish at a top grammar school in south Manchester. Parallel to my teaching career, I have performed at many high-profile events including sporting occasions at Wembley and Twickenham. Since retirement, I continue to work as an online French tutor and perform as a self-employed professional singer. I also manage and produce an annual concert involving both professional performers and young local artists, continuing my passion for music and education.

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I am Martin Toal, a professional operatic tenor and experienced Head of Languages who recently took early retirement from teaching. I have taught French to A level, along with KS3 Latin, Italian, and Spanish at a top grammar school in south Manchester. Parallel to my teaching career, I have performed at many high-profile events including sporting occasions at Wembley and Twickenham. Since retirement, I continue to work as an online French tutor and perform as a self-employed professional singer. I also manage and produce an annual concert involving both professional performers and young local artists, continuing my passion for music and education.…I am Martin Toal, a professional operatic tenor and experienced Head of Languages who recently took early retirement from teaching. I have taught French to A level, along with KS3 Latin, Italian, and Spanish at a top grammar school in south Manchester. Parallel to my teaching career, I have performed at many high-profile events including sporting occasions at Wembley and Twickenham. Since retirement, I continue to work as an online French tutor and perform as a self-employed professional singer. I also manage and produce an annual concert involving both professional performers and young local artists, continuing my passion for music and education.

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I am Martin Toal, a professional operatic tenor and experienced Head of Languages who recently took early retirement from teaching. I have taught French to A level, along with KS3 Latin, Italian, and Spanish at a top grammar school in south Manchester. Parallel to my teaching career, I have performed at many high-profile events including sporting occasions at Wembley and Twickenham.

Since retirement, I continue to work as an online French tutor and perform as a self-employed professional singer. I also manage and produce an annual concert involving both professional performers and young local artists, continuing my passion for music and education.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

French

Fluent

Latin

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Studies / Academic Manager at St Andrew’s College Language School, Manchester Campus

August 5, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Set up and managed a 4-week summer EFL language college delivering quality lessons to students aged 11-18 from Spain and Italy. Worked closely with the centre manager and managed an academic team including a Senior Teacher, 12 EFL teachers, and admin support.

Head of Languages (0.6, job share) at St Ambrose College, Altrincham

August 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Managed department resources and learning, coordinated staff support, oversight of classroom allocation. Conducted staff performance assessments, recruitment and training. Produced schemes of work and assessments meeting curriculum demands and provided personalized student learning support.

Professional Singer and Producer at Self-employed

January 1, 2003 - Present

Operatic tenor performing at major sporting, corporate, concert and charity events, including national anthems at prominent UK venues. Produced and performed annual concerts, worked with professional and young artists, and promoted work via social media and media appearances. Recorded and distributed three CDs.