Teacher of French (Maternity Cover)

Oasis Academy Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: French
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of French (Maternity Cover) job summary

Full-Time Teacher of French (maternity cover)

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start Date: January 2027

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Suitable for ECTs 

An exciting opportunity to join the MFL team at Oasis Academy Sholing

Oasis Academy Sholing is a dynamic and rapidly improving school, committed to high standards and forward-thinking practice. We foster a culture of excellence, where both staff and students are supported to thrive.

Our academy is “A kind place to learn” – Ofsted, 2025

“Staff follow clear routines, which help students meet the school’s high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are typically calm, and teachers can teach without disruption.” – Ofsted, 2025

We are looking for a passionate and committed Teacher of MFL, with the ability to teach French across Key Stage 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher, or a more experienced practitioner.

You will join a supportive, experienced department and contribute to a growing subject area that we are passionate about further developing across the Academy. We aim to increase the number of students studying languages at Key Stage 4 by delivering an engaging curriculum and offering meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive environment with colleagues who care

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally, including NPQML, NPQSL, and NPQH programmes

• Integrated IT provision with your own laptop and iPad

• The exciting Oasis benefits package for discounts on leisure, food, and holidays

• Health Shield Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, dental cover, and emotional wellbeing support

• Defined benefit Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free use of our dedicated staff gym

We are looking for someone who can:

• Teach French to a high standard at Key Stages 3 and 4 

• Use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate students

• Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and share best practice

• Embrace the use of digital learning, including iPad-led instruction

• Actively support the wider life of the school and uphold the Oasis ethos

For an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Lisa Travers, Head of Department, via the contract details on our website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.

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.

Visas cannot 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

Oasis Charitable Trust is wholly committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk who engage with Oasis activities across the Oasis group through its subsidiaries (Oasis UK, Oasis Community Learning, Oasis College, Oasis Community Partnerships, Oasis Aquila Housing and STOP THE TRAFFIK), are cared for in a safe and secure environment. To fulfil this commitment, a number of safeguarding arrangements are in place.

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.

About Oasis Academy Sholing

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1030 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oasis Academy Sholing website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-sholing

We are an inclusive of all secondary school based in Southampton catering for students aged 11-16. We believe that Oasis Academy Sholing celebrates success through world class aspiration and recognises the enjoyment in learning so that all are inspired to achieve.

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