Teacher of MFL (Spanish)

APPOINTMENT of MFL Teacher (Spanish)

Salary: MPS/UPS (plus a TLR for the role of EAL Lead, for the right candidate)

Start Date: September 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher of Modern Languages to play a key role teaching Spanish and French. The MFL team are experienced, motivated and passionate in delivering high standards to all learners. We strive to provide all students with cultural and linguistic awareness of other countries and languages by studying real world topics; to offer students opportunities to develop resilience and independence so that they can fulfil their potential by becoming confident, capable and articulate linguists and to maintain a positive and enjoyable learning environment which encourages success at all levels. Furthermore, we expect our learners to be actively engaged and enthused by both the linguistic and cultural elements of our schemes of work.

The successful candidate will need to have a passion for teaching and excellent subject knowledge in Spanish, with the ability to teach KS3 for Spanish and French and A Level Spanish, a strong understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to continuing professional development. They will also be an excellent communicator who can enthuse and inspire pupils. For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to take on the additional role of EAL Lead, which can be discussed at interview. Chichester High School is part of TKAT and recognises the importance of investing in our staff.

We can offer you:

A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children's education,

A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors

Free parking on school site

DAS Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests at Specsavers

Cycle to work scheme

TKAT Wider Wallet (our employee discount sites TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.