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Teacher of French
Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
28 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- French
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Teachers' Pay Scales - M1-M6
Teacher of French job summary
Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scale: M1 - M6
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Teacher of French to join our team. Whether you're an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong academic culture.
We're looking for an individual who:
- Has a passion for teaching languages and learning
- Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
- Has excellent communication skills, and the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School
- Can build relationships quickly
- Believes every student can succeed - and works hard to make it happen
- Brings energy, enthusiasm, and high expectations
We can offer:
- A dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership.
- A well-resourced department with a track record of strong results.
- A positive and inclusive school culture focused on learning and development.
For more information about our school and the benefits of working for SAST, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.
We warmly welcome visits to the School. If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact Joanne Bruton, Head's PA at 4179jbr@mysnhs.net or by phone at 01258 472642, who will be happy to assist you.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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 Sturminster Newton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 617 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sturminster Newton High School website
Sturminster Newton High School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a good reputation as a small, community focussed school serving a wide rural catchment area. We are extremely proud of our school where we set high standards for academic and personal achievement and we value the size of our school community which allows staff and students know one another and students to be treated and valued as individuals.
The school promotes a happy and purposeful teaching environment, where all are supported and encouraged to do their best. “pupils are now making better progress than they have in previous years.” Ofsted 2018. In September 2021 the school introduced a broad enrichment programme, designed to compensate for missed opportunities during the pandemic, where we offer a variety of academic, creative, sporting and wellbeing activities run by the school and local community.
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