Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish)
Vacancy type
Teaching staff
January 2027 (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract term
Maternity cover fixed term contract
Working hours
Part-time – 0.6 FTE
Pay scale
Salary range
(per annum)
With a pay award pending
Location
Key Stages
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 5
Reports to?
Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?
Yes
About the Post
We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French with Spanish) to join our highly successful MFL department. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to join an already high-performing subject area and to support the vision for excellence being developed by our Head of MFL and the wider languages team.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Teach French to Key Stage 4 and Spanish at Key Stage 3
- Further improve outcomes in MFL
- Contribute to the further development of the Twynham Learning MFL curriculum
- Passionately promote the disadvantaged agenda working with exceptional colleagues to provide our students with the very best life chances
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you
An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- An inspirational and skilled teacher of MFL
- Committed to improving pedagogical practices using evidence-informed approaches
- Committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
- Aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
- Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students
- A team player who is comfortable in both providing and responding to professional challenge.
- A reflective practitioner with a history of expertise in classroom pedagogy and the ability to improve outcomes for students
- Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach.
- An emotionally intelligent colleague who can adapt to a range of situations and communicate with various stakeholders including students, parents and other colleagues and professionals.
And ideally have:
- An honours degree (or equivalent) in Spanish or French with the ability to teach both at Key Stage 3
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience of improving outcomes for students in MFL as a classroom teacher
- Successful experience of teaching MFL across Key Stage 3-4
- An understanding of effective pedagogy
- The ability to travel independently between local schools/sites
- The ability to inspire and relate well to the whole community
- A commitment to and evidence of professional development of both yourself and others
- A commitment to engaging with evidence and research to inform practice
- A Spanish specialism
- The ability to teach Spanish or French to A-level
- The ability to teach an additional subject beyond MFL
- Experience of working in a high performing school
- Experience of working within a multi-academy trust
- Experience of leading school trips and a commitment to the encouraging extra-curricular activities
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 October 2026 at 8am.
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages French amp Spanish in Christchurch employer: Twynham Learning
Twynham Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive work culture and the professional growth of its staff. Located in the beautiful town of Christchurch, employees benefit from a range of perks including a pension scheme, employee assistance programmes, and staff discounts, all while contributing to a positive learning environment for students. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for development.
