Teacher of French with the ability to teacher another subject desirable in Newtown

TEACHER OF FRENCH with the ability to teach another language desirable. Required for September 2026. Main or Upper Pay Scale (including the London Fringe Allowance). TLR available for an experienced teacher. Suitable for ECTs. Part-time hours considered for suitable candidate. This is a fantastic time to join our expanding and outstanding school and to contribute to a highly regarded, supportive and ambitious Modern Foreign Languages department.

Responsibilities and requirements

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential.
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the MFL department by researching and implementing their own ideas and strategies.
• Experience in teaching French and another language.

What can we offer you?

• The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted.
• An extensive and tailored ECT programme with in-house support from a designated Mentor.
• A commitment to continuing professional development including preparation for senior leadership.
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education.
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers.
• We currently have 138 students taking GCSE French, 102 studying GCSE Italian and 15 at A Level.
• The opportunity to teach to A-level.
• A new and state-of-the-art teaching environment.
• Excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support.
• A focussed and disciplined environment.
• A collaborative MFL department with an excellent track record of success.
• We are an 11 - 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations.
• A new building with state-of-the-art facilities.

In accordance with the school's admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge. The school was recently awarded the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing in Schools Mark, evidencing our commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience and kindness across our school community.

Application details and safeguarding

Closing Date: 23rd February midday. If you would like a tour of the school or an informal conversation to find out more ahead of a potential application, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Officer, Mrs Lakes (01992 411060). Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 and emailed to recruitment@broxbourne.herts.sch.uk. Achievement and Opportunity for All. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.