Teacher of French
Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,000 - £50,000 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new opportunity to teach MFL in a supportive grammar environment?
Holcombe Grammar School are seeking a dynamic and dedicated MFL Teacher to join their team.
The successful candidate will primarily teach French, and should also be able to teach Spanish at Key Stage 3. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic MFL teacher, eager to embrace new ideas and committed to delivering a creative, engaging, and stimulating curriculum. OurCurriculum Intent can be viewedhere.
As a MFL Teacher you will;
- Be a qualified Teacher or ECT
- Be passionate about teaching and learning
- Have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.
We’d love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for MFL, and a commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons.
This role is offered on either a full time or part time (minimum 3 days a week) basis
What the school offers its staff
Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.
At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world. Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.
“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024
To find out more about our school, please clickhere.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy:Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working in our school,benefitting from a supportive network of staff across ourTrustwe would encourage you to apply.
Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
For an informal chat about this position please contact Donna Read via email at (Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questionsregardingthis process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Holcombe Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holcombe Grammar School website
- Email address
- simon.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk
Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.
At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world.
Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.
“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024
Arranging a visit to Holcombe Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email simon.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk.
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