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Teacher of MFL

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU

This job expired on 13 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Languages
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who We’re Looking For:

• A passionate teacher with strong subject knowledge and a love for sharing languages with young minds.
• Someone with high expectations for all students, a resilient attitude, and a genuine desire to grow personally and professionally.
• An educator ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to our forward-thinking department.

If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create an exciting future together at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.

What the school offers its staff

MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Want to ignite a lifelong love of languages in young people? Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is looking for a dynamic and enthusiasticTeacher of MFLto join our thriving and supportive Modern Foreign Languages department! We're eager to hear from passionate educators ready to make a real difference in our students' lives. Please be aware that our successful candidate must be able to teach German and an ability to deliver Spanish at KS3 is desirable, but not essential.

Our MFL team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering a love of language learning. We’re proud of our track record, where at KS4 students have achieved impressive results in recent years. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and open doors to the wider world.

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.

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Additional documents

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About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 779 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Hugh Christie website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hugh-christie-school-tonbridge

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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