Teacher of MFL (Maternity Cover)

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS

Teacher of MFL (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to work in our dynamic and creative MFL Team, initially this is a maternity cover position of up to one year in length. This is a fantastic opportunity for a colleague wishing to teach across the three Key Stages to ignite a love for languages which results in pupils achieving their highest potential. In addition, we are also looking for a passionate advocate for multilingual learners who believes in the value that linguistic and cultural diversity brings to our school community. The EAL Coordinator will lead on supporting EAL pupils to develop confidence, fluency and success in every aspect of school life and could be combined with the teaching role

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

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wanstead High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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