17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3

Subjects

French, Languages, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a skilled classroom teacher, who can teach Modern Foreign languages across Year 5 to Year 8 from September 2026.

For the full time position, it is anticipated that 50% of the successful candidate’s timetable will be to teach languages; the remaining 50% is likely to be made up with foundation subjects e.g. RE and PSHE.

For the part time position, it is likely that more than 50% of the timetable will be teaching MFL. Remaining time will again be made up of foundation subjects as detailed above.

Visits to the school are encouraged; tours are currently scheduled to take place Tuesday 10th February at 4pm or Thursday 12th Feb at 9am. Please call to make an appointment when the Head of School will tour you

What the school offers its staff

At St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School we have:

  • A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work,
  • Pupils who are motivated and love their school,
  • A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong,
  • First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School,
  • A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning,
  • A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life,
  • Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world,
  • Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction)
  • Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment,
  • A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media checks
Prohibition from teaching checks
Right to work in UK
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher JD & Person Spec.pdf - 648 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
717 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School website
Email address
rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac
Phone number
01305 262897
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-osmund-s-church-of-england-middle-school

St. Osmund’s C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 – 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022).

We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.

Arranging a visit to St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rgolledge@stosmunds.wessex.ac.

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