Teacher of French and/or German
Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter or September 2027
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- German
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS-UPS - £32,916 to £51,048 (pay award pending)
Teacher of French and/or German job summary
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY.
Tel: 01525 636700
Email: recruitment@vandyke.org.uk
Web: www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk
TEACHER OF FRENCH AND/OR GERMANREQUIRED FOR EASTER OR SEPTEMBER 2027
MPS-UPS - £32,916 to £51,048 (pay award pending)
We are looking to appoint a full or part-time Teacher of French and/or German to join our outstanding Vandyke staff team. This post would suit an experienced teacher a teacher at the start of their career. French and German are thriving and popular courses across all key stages at our school.
The successful candidate will have experience of teaching both GCSE and A-Level French and/or German. Delivery of AQA A-level French and/or German is an advantage. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to support our students to reach their academic potential. It would be advantageous if you are able to teach both languages but this is not essential.
In return we can offer you:
the opportunity to work in an ambitious school with strong staff/student relationships
a vibrant and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for career development
a strong school team with a clear vision and ambition for all students
excellent facilities including your own laptop
You will be joining a school with an excellent reputation for high quality staff/student relationships and staff retention. The school is over-subscribed with 1550 students on roll with large Sixth Form of 450.
“Students at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all students to become ‘world ready citizens’”
“Students are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well and move around the school calmly. They respect themselves and others”.
OFSTED January 2024.
The successful candidate will be reflective, innovative and be willing to continually develop their practice. You will join a highly effective team of sixth form teachers who work collectively to move student progress forward each year.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Helen O’Connell.
Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Helen O’Connell, Finance & HR Manager on 01525 636717 or via email recruitment@vandyke.org.uk.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 30th November 2026
Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sentto you via MyNewTerm. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Vandyke Upper School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1517 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Vandyke Upper School website
A high achieving school where everyone matters.
At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.
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