7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 October 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

French

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Teacher of MFL (French) job summary

For January 2027, we are seeking a full-time, qualified teacher of MFL at Parkfields Middle School. If successful, you will teach French across the school, but particularly in Years 6-8. Modern Foreign Languages, both lessons and extra-curricular, play a very important part in the life of the school and you will have the opportunity to contribute to and develop this further.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in an innovative and high achieving school. The opportunity for a Teaching and Learning Responsibility for Subject Leader for MFL will be available to the right candidate.

Parkfields has approximately 470 children and includes a hearing impaired provision. The school was Ofsted inspected in 2024 and was judged to be 'Good' in all areas.

We offer:

  • Engaging, friendly and well-motivated children

  • A pedagogical focus

  • A broad range of facilities

  • A supportive working environment

  • Staff health & wellbeing toolkit

Initial Closing date: 14th October 2026~ Lesson Observations: 15th & 16th October 2026

Interviews: TBD

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Mrs Louise Reynolds (Business, Operations and Data Manager)

Email: lreynolds@parkfieldsschool.co.uk

for further information or to arrange a visit


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.
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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

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About Parkfields Middle School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
460 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
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Website
Parkfields Middle School website
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