Teacher of MFL (French & Spanish) - Maternity Cover
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
11 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- French, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 31/08/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 (Teacher)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational linguist to join our wonderful MFL Department.
As a MFL teacher, the successful applicant will be required to teachSpanishto GCSE level and French in years 7 - 9. French and Spanish are taught throughout the 11 – 16 age range and at all levels and ability - at KS4 we follow the AQA specification.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject; someone who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professionalwith high levels of personal motivation and ambition. In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner who is seeking a change of environment, a former teacher looking to return to the profession, or an ECT; the most essential criteria that we are seeking is that you arecommitted to raising achievement through excellent classroom practice.
It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special!
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.
We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.
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About St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 728651
Established in 1961, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School has a proud history. We are a mixed, voluntary-aided Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Wigan in Greater Manchester. The pupil roll is 1,200 and we are over-subscribed year on year due to the excellent reputation the school holds within the community.
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School is committed to providing an education rooted in Gospel values, inspiring pupils to make the world a better place. “Prepare the way of the Lord” is the school motto.
Arranging a visit to St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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