Mandarin and STEM Teacher
Watling Academy, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EPThis job expired on 13 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Design and technology, Mandarin, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Mandarin and STEM Teacher job summary
TEACHER OF MANDARIN & STEM
Commencing - September 2026
Salary - MPS1 (£32,916) to UPS3 (£51,048)
Are you passionate about inspiring young people through language and analytical thinking? Do you believe that Mandarin and STEM subjects both play a vital role in preparing students for a global, technology-driven future?
The Role
Watling Academy has an exciting opportunity for a full-time teacher to deliver Mandarin alongside a STEM subject.
This post would suit either:
- A qualified Mandarin Teacher with the ability and experience to teach a STEM subject; or
- A qualified STEM subject Teacher who speaks fluent Mandarin and is passionate about delivering Mandarin language learning.
The successful candidate will join a thriving and supportive team, contributing to both curriculum areas and helping students develop linguistic, cultural and problem‑solving skills.
As a Teacher of Mandarin and STEM, you will deliver high-quality Mandarin teaching that develops students’ language skills through engaging, real-life contexts while promoting an appreciation of Mandarin-speaking cultures and global perspectives. Alongside this, you will teach a STEM subject across KS3 and/or KS4 (with the potential for KS5), encouraging logical thinking and real-world application of knowledge. You will contribute to the wider MFL curriculum, including provision for students following the Mandarin Excellence Programme pathway, and work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support students’ academic progress and personal development with high expectations and enthusiasm.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Alliance Schools Trust
The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am
Further information about the job
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 (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
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.
About Watling Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1500 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Watling Academy website
Watling Academy is a purpose-built secondary school in its second year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity. Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.
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