Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MPS range £34,103 to £43,182)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages who is passionate about teaching and learning and is dedicated to achieving excellence for all students. Candidates will play a key role in teaching MFL (French and Spanish) at KS3 and KS4. This role would be suitable for an Early Careers Teacher.

Candidates should enjoy working as part of a team, be able to work under pressure, be attentive to detail and have excellent communication skills. You should be committed to inclusion and the well-being of every child and be an outstanding role model in your own practice.

What we offer:   

•    An outstanding track record at GCSE, BTEC and A level

•    An inclusive school underpinned by our CARE values

•    Students who actively engage in lessons and have excellent attitudes to learning

•    Extensive professional development. We are the lead school for the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and work closely with other High Schools and Colleges in Harrow

•    Staff wellbeing activities each week, e.g. mindfulness along with staff sports and clubs

•    One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing and exceptional learning environment

We continue to celebrate hugely successful GCSE and A Level results. The hard work of the students and staff alike has led to these great GCSE achievements:

•    12% of all grades were 9 compared with 6.6% nationally

•    47% of all grades were the highest levels of 9-7

•    71% of all students achieved 9-5 including English and Maths

•    95% achieving EBacc

Over a third of A Level grades resulted in an A or A* grade, enabling many students to secure a place into their first-choice universities.

Tours of the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a tour and do visit our school website and prospectus to find out more about the school and the role.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form with a letter of application outlining why you would like this role, what you would bring to it and how your skills and experience match the demands of the post and forward it to recruitment@bentleywood.harrow.sch.uk. For further details, please contact the Head of MFL on 0208 9543623 or by email at the above address.

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview. The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken prior to appointment. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and all staff have safeguarding responsibilities.