Teacher of MFL - French
Bridlington School, Bridlington, YO16 4QU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
30 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Modern Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MS1 to UPS3
Teacher of MFL - French job summary
In line with our TORCH values, we are ambitious for all our students and passionate about removing barriers to ensure all students can access a highly academic curriculum. MFL is a key part of our strategy of ensuring students have the opportunity to study EBacc.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to teach French to KS4 with the possibility of developing a second language in the future. Students moving into KS4 are placed on a pathways programme which has delivered a significant uplift in the number of students studying languages to GCSE. We are now looking to grow this further and have ambitions for KS5 to be delivered in the near future.
The Team
- You will work alongside energetic middle leaders who are committed to removing barriers for young people to allow them to achieve their best.
- You will join a strong team of collaborators who drive whole school teaching and learning.
- The MFL team has highly committed and experienced linguists who are keen to grow access, opportunities and success both within the taught MFL curriculum and the enriched curriculum.
- The team are actively looking to improve the wider opportunities for MFL students and have reintroduced overseas visits.
What we can offer You
It is an exciting time to join Bridlington School as we continue to strengthen relationships with other local Education providers including nearby Secondary Schools and Primary Feeders. This provides opportunity to be involved in transition and outreach work, but also connections with peers across the local area.
The school has a genuine and sustained focus on reducing workload, particularly in relation to marking and feedback.
You will join a dynamic and experienced leadership team who can assist your own career aims including progression. Many of our senior staff joined Bridlington School as NQTs/ECTs.
About You
We seek an individual who is passionate about Modern Foreign Languages, who will stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities whilst ensuring the importance of inclusive education for all learners. You will have an innovative outlook and a commitment to the role together with a clear ambition and enthusiasm for Modern Foreign Languages and be fully involved in the life of the school.
The successful candidate will:
- have a passion to enthuse students using expertise in Modern Foreign Languages
- have expertise and a passion for pedagogy
- teach French to KS3 and GCSE and possibly A level
- ideally, be able to teach a second MFL to KS3 and if appropriate GCSE
- be outgoing, flexible and adaptable to cope with demands of the role
- have a commitment to professional development
- have experience of working with children
- be able to manage a whole classroom environment
- be a form tutor and support the academic and pastoral development of your tutor group
- have a passion for extra-curricular/enrichment activities
Application Process
The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.
We do not accept CV's
If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593.
Closing Date: 30th May 2025 at midday
Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd June - if you have not heard from the school by Friday 6th June, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bridlington School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridlington School website
School location
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