Teacher of MFL

E-ACT Heartlands Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4QR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - M6 £32,916 - £45,352

Teacher of MFL job summary

Job Title: Teacher of MFL

E-ACT Heartlands Academy | A Place to Empower Dreams

At E-ACT Heartlands Academy we are dedicated to going above and beyond, creating a culture of academic excellence that transforms individuals into well-rounded citizens and future leaders. E-ACT Heartlands Academy strives to be more than a school; it's a place where dreams take flight. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that empowers students to dream big, fostering a sense of purpose that extends beyond the classroom.

Our academy is not just about imparting knowledge; it's about fostering a transformative experience that prepares students for a lifetime of success.

Feeling inspired? Take a look here: https://heartlandsacademy.e-act.org.uk

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of MFL to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Faculty, this post holder will be accountable for:

Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential

Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes

Select and prepare a range of resources that take in to account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds

Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners

To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning

Pay range: M1 - M6 £32,916 - £45,352

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons
• Ability to teach KS5 is desirable

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

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

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 E-ACT Heartlands Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-ACT Heartlands Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heartlands-academy

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