26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 January 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Languages

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages who:

  • Is passionate about teaching languages and inspiring young people
  • Can teach French or Spanish
  • Can create engaging, inclusive lessons that support progress for all learners
  • Values collaboration and works well as part of a team
  • Is open to ongoing professional learning and development

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

At Falinge Park, you will benefit from:

  • A strong and supportive MFL faculty, delivering French or Spanish across KS3 and KS4
  • A school where MFL outcomes are consistently strong, with growing uptake
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development within the school and across the Watergrove Trust
  • Access to a supportive ECT programme (if applicable) and a comprehensive professional learning programme
  • Opportunities to take part in enrichment activities including trips to France and Spain
  • A positive working environment, where wellbeing is priortised and staff are valued
  • A vibrant and inclusive school community where you can make a real difference

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.

Why work for us?

  • At Falinge Park High School, we are more than just a school – we are a Falinge Family.
  • We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, calm and purposeful learning environment, and a shared belief in the potential of every pupil.
  • We are a psychologically informed school, where wellbeing for staff and pupils is at the heart of what we do.
  • Whether you are at the start of your teaching careers or looking for a new challenge, you’ll find a

supportive, caring and ambitious environment where you can thrive.

  • You’ll be joining a team where relationships matter, where your contributions are valued, and you will be empowered to develop your practice with confidence and autonomy.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of MFL Information Pack - January 2026.pdf - 433 KB (opens in new tab)

About Falinge Park High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1359 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Falinge Park High School website
Email address
fittonl@falingepark.com
Phone number
01706 631246
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Falinge Park is a multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive school where we all feel a strong sense of belonging to our ‘Falinge family’. Everyone who visits comments on the calm environment, the positive relationships, and the keen sense of inclusivity that permeates everything that we do.

You will have seen my welcome on the website:

We are the Falinge Family: a school with a heart and soul. A school where the importance of well-being is always considered.

We aim to be a fully inclusive school.

Our core purpose is to secure the best academic and personal outcomes for all pupils and instil a life-long love of learning. This will ensure that all learners believe in themselves and their future, have choices and the power to make them and are able to contribute positively to society.

Empowering all to: Aspire, Thrive, and Achieve.

We have high expectations and encourage all members of the community to continuously aspire to be the best that they can in everything that they do. This includes having excellent performance development opportunities for those with aspirations for leadership at all levels.

Professional learning is valued here at FPHS and we ensure that professionals can make decisions as well as empowering all to continue learning at all times. In addition to this the well-being of all members of our community is always considered in everything that we do and all decisions made so that all thrive.

We are a school that values learning in all areas so that achievement is both academic and personal.

Arranging a visit to Falinge Park High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fittonl@falingepark.com.

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