MFL Teacher (Maternity Cover) – to start September 2026
Salary: Main Professional Grade (MPS/UPS)
Closing date: Midnight- Sunday 19th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 30th April 2026
This role is suitable for ECTs.
We are looking for a MFL Teacher (French/Spanish) in a school which offers outstanding opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools. The successful applicant will be joining us at a time of growth and the organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools.
The curriculum and assessment frameworks are stored on the school’s VLE (‘Copia’) to ensure that all materials are accessible for students, parents and staff.
The department comprises 12 teachers, led by the Head of Department and Key Stage Coordinators. The department is highly supportive and has a proven track record of successfully training new staff. Many of the team also have additional responsibilities across the school. The successful candidate may teach groups from all key stages and all three languages are taught from KS3 to KS5.
Part-time applications can be considered for the right candidate. Exact hours per week will be discussed and agreed at interview and the salary will therefore be a pro rata figure according to the hours worked.
We offer:
- Exceptional professional development and career progression
- Positive working relationships at all levels
- A supportive Leadership Team
The successful candidate will have:
- A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
- Ability to teach MFL to KS5
- Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
- An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
- An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
- An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
- Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
- Energy and enthusiasm
- A commitment to the ethos of the school
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.