Teacher of MFL (French and/or Spanish) at The Burgate School and Sixth Form

About this Role

The Role

Teacher of MFL (French and/or Spanish)

Main Pay Range

We are looking for a well-qualified, innovative and inspirational teacher who can help bring French and/or Spanish to life through engaging and exciting lessons. The ability to teach to A Level is desirable.

This would be an ideal opportunity for an early careers teacher to join a strong team working together in a highly successful department within a friendly, supportive and thriving school which was once again judged 'Good with Outstanding features' by Ofsted in November 2024.

If you are someone who can inspire a love of learning in others, motivate and challenge our students, we'd like to hear from you.

As our new Teacher of MFL, you will have:

• A passion for languages and a commitment to inspiring a love of French and/or Spanish in students of all abilities.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, and high-quality lessons that support excellent progress.
• High expectations for student achievement and behaviour, with a drive to help every learner reach their potential.
• The ability to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Effective communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, creative, and able to bring languages to life in the classroom.
• Has QTS or an ECT on course to gaining QTS
• Can use a range of teaching strategies and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners.
• Is reflective, proactive, and keen to innovate in curriculum delivery.
• Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, promoting our school values at all times.
• Shows resilience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

In return, we offer:

• A flexible approach to curriculum design
• A supportive school community with friendly, enthusiastic and caring colleagues
• CPD and career opportunities for staff at every stage of their career
• A collaborative working environment within a strong support network
• Curious and ambitious students who are inspired to collaborate, explore and question
• A laptop for every member of teaching staff
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School and SixthForm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect thiscommitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your applicationform including any gaps in employments. This role involves directly workingwith children and any offer of a role will be conditional subject to anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevantsafeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactoryreferences and medical clearance.

We will also conduct anindividual online search on any successful candidates, as part of our duediligence in line with the DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This mayhelp to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which might potentiallyimpact your ability to carry out the role and are publicly available online.Any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.