Teacher of MFL - French and Spanish - Potential TLR in Heathfield

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

About The Role

• Teacher of MFL with Potential TLR
• Start date: September 2026 or January 2027
• Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex
• Salary: Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £33,739 to £53,094 + potential TLR for a leadership role including Head of Department for the right candidate.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: 23:59 on 16 June 2026

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic MFL teacher who can teach French and Spanish up to GCSE level. At KS3 the students follow an Ark MFL curriculum and at KS4 students follow the Edexcel syllabus for French and Spanish. We are pleased to offer the possibility of a TLR for an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate. This may include the opportunity to undertake a leadership role, such as Head of Department, subject to the successful applicant’s skills, experience, and leadership capacity. This provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to develop or extend their leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities, be proactive, have excellent communication skills and be experienced in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and adults. They will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, with the ability to deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Has knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
• Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
• Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
• Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working

How to apply: Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting to complete an online application form. Please note: we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.

Benefits:

• Salary higher than the national pay scales
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Protected co-planning time
• Access to high-quality professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

We are committed to creating one of the top performing schools in the UK, right here in Hastings. Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary operating a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model since September 2024, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and development for our staff, and a more bespoke and supportive learning environment for our students. The school is on a rapid journey of improvement, driven by a traditional, evidence-based approach and a culture of high expectations, which was reflected in a significant uplift in GCSE results for 2025.

Highlights include:

• 65% of students achieved a 4+ in English and maths
• A record 13% increase in students passing English and Maths
• Disadvantaged students and those with SEND saw an even greater pass rate in English and Maths of 16% and 17% respectively
• Indicative Progress 8 score has increased from – to , representing one of the biggest turnarounds in the UK

We uphold traditional values of discipline, courtesy and respect, and are a strict no mobile phone school, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are ready to learn.

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels and a developing programme for support staff. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools. Join us on this exciting journey to transform education in Hastings.

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.