MFL Teacher

The University Of Kent Academies Trust, Gillingham, ME7 5HT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (Actual)

MFL Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join our supportive and successful department on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

The preferred specialism for this role is German; however, we welcome applications from candidates with expertise in other languages.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and skilled teacher with a passion for inspiring students and a commitment to ongoing professional development. You will be enthusiastic about delivering engaging, challenging lessons that build students’ confidence in their language abilities while deepening their cultural understanding. A positive outlook and resilience are key qualities, enabling you to motivate learners and support them in achieving their full potential.

Our MFL department is committed to fostering a genuine love of languages through high-quality teaching and a range of enrichment opportunities. We encourage students to recognise the value of language learning in real-world contexts, global communication, and future career pathways.

As part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, we offer excellent opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, and career development within a strong and supportive network.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• High-quality CPD and clear career progression pathways
• Access to Trust-wide professional networks
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to fitness and leisure facilities

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

CVs will not be accepted

Deadline for applications: Monday 18th May 2026

Applications will be considered upon receipt until the closing date and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint

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 (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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The University Of Kent Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-university-of-kent-academies-trust

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