MFL Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to invite applications for an enthusiastic, skilled and inspiring Spanish/French Teacher to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department on a 0.70 FTE permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic linguist who is passionate about high‑quality language teaching and committed to fostering a rich, culturally aware learning environment for all students. The start date for this post is the 1st September 2026 but there may be an opportunity to start sooner by negotiation.

About The Role

The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering an engaging and ambitious languages curriculum that equips students with strong communication skills, intercultural understanding, and confidence.

You will

Deliver the Spanish curriculum across Key Stage 3 and 4 and French.

Plan and deliver high‑quality, well‑structured lessons that challenge, support, and inspire learners of all abilities.

Use creative approaches to bring languages alive — integrating real‑world contexts, authentic materials, and opportunities for cultural exploration.

Assess student progress effectively, using data to inform planning and interventions.

Contribute to the development of curriculum resources and departmental initiatives.

Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities such as clubs, trips, events, and celebrations of linguistic and cultural diversity.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who

Is a confident linguist with excellent subject knowledge in both Spanish and French.

Is passionate about language learning and committed to nurturing curiosity, fluency, and resilience in young people.

Has high expectations for themselves and their students.

Is reflective and committed to their own professional growth.

Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team.

Brings positive energy, warmth, and a student‑centred approach to their teaching.

Holds QTS or is currently completing teacher training.

We warmly welcome applications from early career teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced practitioners.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.