Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (French) - Maternity Cover

The Latymer School, London, N9 9TN

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025 until 31st December 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Modern Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 (£36,413) Outer London - UPS5 (£53,994) Outer London

Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (French) - Maternity Cover job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated French Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our Modern Foreign Languages department. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching French at GCSE level and, preferably, at A Level. The ability to speak an additional language would be a desirable, preferably German. We are looking for a teacher who sets high standards for both their students and themselves, and who can inspire and motivate pupils to reach their full potential.

The MFL department is a close-knit, thriving team that benefits from impressive resources and a supportive working environment. Our programmes of study across all key stages are designed to challenge and engage students of all abilities. The department has a strong track record of academic success, with 85.9% of pupils achieving grades 9 – 7 in GCSE French in 23-24. French remains a popular subject at A Level, where students continue to excel. Our most recent externally assessed results in 23-24 saw 100% of students achieving grades A*– C. Similarly, the German department upheld its strong reputation, with 81.1% of students achieving grades 9 – 7 at GCSE, and once again, 100% of A Level students securing grades A – C*.

This position would suit a committed teacher seeking to refine and enhance their teaching practice within a nurturing and well-supported environment, alongside a competitive salary.

A further detailed job description is attached.

The Latymer School is an oversubscribed high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities that encourage students to foster and nurture their skills and interests beyond the confines of the curriculum. We are proud of our inclusive school community and there is a real passion for teaching and learning in a supported and welcoming atmosphere that inspires risk-taking and creativity. As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person and it is a place where you can really engage students in their learning and develop as a teacher.

The school also provides a range of well-being activities and facilities including good transport links, free parking, a cycle to work scheme, use of the fitness suite, Pilates at an affordable cost and even massages by a qualified masseuse. The school also runs a number of national and international trips, and we even have our own residential centre in a beautiful part of North Wales which staff also use. We value our staff and the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team of committed teachers, we would love to hear from you.

Further details and The Latymer School can be found on the school website (www.latymer.co.uk): The Latymer School - Join our team. If, after reading the information, you are interested in joining us please create an account at MyNewTerm and apply.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process

The Latymer School is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Latymer School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1380 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Latymer School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-latymer-school

The Latymer School is a high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities. Pupils at the school recently described the school as one “family” and it being a “real community”. We are very proud of our school and believe it is a place where you can really teach and develop your subject knowledge.

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