Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, French Specialism

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join The Spires College. The MFL Department is a supportive team and the facilities and resources enjoyed by the department are modern and well-kept.

If you are looking for a teaching post in which you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives and want to work in a school that is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. 

We are passionate about the importance of supporting teachers to deliver excellent teaching and strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you always aim to inspire and enthuse students through your teaching and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then please come and join us. 

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching as well as for their subject. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge.

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners. 

We offer:

·        excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities,

·        a high level of support for all new staff;

·        the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;

·        an exciting and fulfilling place to work in a friendly environment;

·        a supportive departmental team;

·        a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;

·        further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations;
• be, or have the potential to become, an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner who is able to teach French at Key Stages 3, 4 and, preferably, 5;
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents;
• use excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding to support the ongoing develop of a high quality curriculum and ensure its successful delivery;
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
• have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills.

The Spires College is a co-educational 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream.  We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit the college website: https://www.thespirescollege.com/news/?pid=132&nid=2 or email: jobs@thespirescollege.com.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 13 May 2025.