15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    6 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR2B allowance for Head for Department responsibilities

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

King’s Lynn Academy is one of the fastest improving schools in the region, driven by a passionate and committed team dedicated to delivering excellence in education. Since 2017, we’ve transformed our standards, built a strong culture of ambition and inclusion, and developed innovative support systems that have significantly reduced exclusions and boosted pupil outcomes. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure every student receives high-quality teaching, care, and guidance, supported by a proactive pastoral team and a rich, inclusive curriculum. If you’re looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking school where your contribution will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust.

Alongside teaching, as Head of MFL, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a vibrant MFL department, inspiring both students and colleagues to excel. This additional responsibility attracts a TLR allowance.

About You

  • A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and QTS.
  • French and/or German language specialist.
  • The ability to offer Spanish is desirable.
  • Proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
  • Creativity and flexibility in your teaching approach.
  • Strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect.
  • A good understanding of curriculum developments within subject area.
  • A willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working.
  • A growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

  • A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
  • High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
  • A highly trained team to support learning.
  • Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
  • Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
  • Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

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.
Skilled Worker visas can 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About King's Lynn Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
972 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
King's Lynn Academy website
Email address
peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
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Arranging a visit to King's Lynn Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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