Second in Charge Modern Foreign Languages Learning Area
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Jan 2026
Closing date
1 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers main pay scale + TLR / UPS + TLR
Additional allowances
Teachers main pay scale + TLR / UPS + TLR
Second in Charge Modern Foreign Languages Learning Area job summary
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy seeks to appoint a Second in Charge Modern Foreign Languages Learning Area
Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.
In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:
Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock
Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney
We are seeking an outstanding leader and practitioner who is ready to provide strong leadership for the learning area. The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching languages and have the drive and ambition to lead improvements. They will be able to teach at least one of Spanish and French and inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of these languages and cultures. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will be a driving force in the Learning Area who will deputise for the Head of Learning Area when they are unavailable, collaborate closely with the Head of Learning Area and will embody the high standards that we expect from all of our staff. They will share in the vision that ‘languages education’ is for all and will be instrumental in not only maintaining high standards but have the desire to play a significant role in developing the Modern Foreign Languages Learning Area further.
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
Early finish on Friday - secondary academies
Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies
The Mossbourne Allowance*
Free lunches*
Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies
Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
Discounts at local restaurants
Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
Saturday and holiday paid programme
Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
Staff appreciation awards and events
First rate professional development and career opportunities
Financial support for career development*
‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*
Remuneration for exam board marking*
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff 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.
You can follow us on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/
Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.
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.
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.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1021 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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