Teacher of MFL
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Start date details
September 2025 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS commensurate with experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, are seekinga dynamic and enthusiasticTeacher of MFL (Spanish and/or German)to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department. Whether you're fluent in Spanish, German, or both, we’re excited to hear from educators who are passionate about languages and want to make a difference in our students' lives.
Our MFL team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering a love of language learning. We’re proud of our track record, with many students embracing the EBAC curriculum at KS4 and achieving impressive results. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and open doors to the wider world.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive environment:Collaborate with an experienced team that values innovation and creativity in teaching.
- Opportunities to grow:We value talent and ambition and are committed to supporting the professional growth of all team members,helping individuals take the next steps in their career.
- Room to excel:Teaching A-Level Spanish/German is a possibility, but not essential—what matters is your dedication to student success and your own professional growth.
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.
This role is perfect for an early-career teacher eager to shine or a seasoned educator looking to contribute their expertise to a high-achieving department. Responsibilities can be tailored to suit your strengths and interests, and we’re always keen to support professional development.
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.
The Leigh Academy Hugh Christieis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban, Recruitment Advisoratamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.
What the school offers its staff
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, are seekinga dynamic and enthusiasticTeacher of MFL (Spanish and/or German)to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department. Whether you're fluent in Spanish, German, or both, we’re excited to hear from educators who are passionate about languages and want to make a difference in our students' lives.
Our MFL team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering a love of language learning. We’re proud of our track record, with many students embracing the EBAC curriculum at KS4 and achieving impressive results. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and open doors to the wider world.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive environment:Collaborate with an experienced team that values innovation and creativity in teaching.
- Opportunities to grow:We value talent and ambition and are committed to supporting the professional growth of all team members,helping individuals take the next steps in their career.
- Room to excel:Teaching A-Level Spanish/German is a possibility, but not essential—what matters is your dedication to student success and your own professional growth.
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.
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, are seekinga dynamic and enthusiasticTeacher of MFL (Spanish and/or German)to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department. Whether you're fluent in Spanish, German, or both, we’re excited to hear from educators who are passionate about languages and want to make a difference in our students' lives.
Our MFL team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering a love of language learning. We’re proud of our track record, with many students embracing the EBAC curriculum at KS4 and achieving impressive results. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and open doors to the wider world.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive environment:Collaborate with an experienced team that values innovation and creativity in teaching.
- Opportunities to grow:We value talent and ambition and are committed to supporting the professional growth of all team members,helping individuals take the next steps in their career.
- Room to excel:Teaching A-Level Spanish/German is a possibility, but not essential—what matters is your dedication to student success and your own professional growth.
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.
This role is perfect for an early-career teacher eager to shine or a seasoned educator looking to contribute their expertise to a high-achieving department. Responsibilities can be tailored to suit your strengths and interests, and we’re always keen to support professional development.
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.
The Leigh Academy Hugh Christieis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban, Recruitment Advisoratamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.
Working with us:Hugh Christie School has recently become part of the Leigh Academy Trust and we look forward to exciting times ahead with wonderful opportunities it will bring for our staff and students. Following the academisation, the School is now known as Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of its students. From traditional subjects like English, mathematics, and science to vocational courses and extracurricular activities, the academy strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in further education, employment, and life beyond school.
Beyond academics, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie places a significant emphasis on personal development and character education. Through its pastoral care system, the academy supports students in their social, emotional, and personal growth, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
The academy also prides itself on its strong sense of community and engagement with parents, carers, and the wider community. Through various initiatives and partnerships, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie seeks to enrich the educational experience of its students and contribute positively to the local area.
In summary, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary school committed to academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement. With a rich history and a dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals, it continues to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for its students to thrive and succeed.
Click hereto view our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
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.
The Leigh Academy Hugh Christieis a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban, Recruitment Advisoratamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.
Working with us:Hugh Christie School has recently become part of the Leigh Academy Trust and we look forward to exciting times ahead with wonderful opportunities it will bring for our staff and students. Following the academisation, the School is now known as Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of its students. From traditional subjects like English, mathematics, and science to vocational courses and extracurricular activities, the academy strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in further education, employment, and life beyond school.
Beyond academics, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie places a significant emphasis on personal development and character education. Through its pastoral care system, the academy supports students in their social, emotional, and personal growth, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
The academy also prides itself on its strong sense of community and engagement with parents, carers, and the wider community. Through various initiatives and partnerships, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie seeks to enrich the educational experience of its students and contribute positively to the local area.
In summary, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary school committed to academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement. With a rich history and a dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals, it continues to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for its students to thrive and succeed.
Click hereto view our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
Further details about the role
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT North; LAT West. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
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Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleand expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBSdisclosure.Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible.Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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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About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 1226 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634412258
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email isabelle.cochrane@latrust.org.uk.
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