12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 July 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS (plus the opportunity of TLR 2A (currently £3,5729 pa) for the right candidate)

Teacher of MFL job summary

Thank you for your interest in this post and for considering a career at Queen’s Park High School. I am delighted to welcome you to our school, an academy within The Learning Trust, situated just south of the River Dee in the heart of Chester.

Queen’s Park High School is a community built on care, ambition and belief in young people. Working closely with Christleton High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School, we share a mission to empower every student to flourish academically, socially and personally. Our aim is for students to leave us with the confidence, character and skills they need to succeed in life. Further information about The Learning Trust can be found at www.tltrust.co.uk.

Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. We believe that strong, respectful and trusting relationships between staff and students provide the foundation for both academic success and personal growth. Our high expectations are rooted in a culture built on integrity, kindness and mutual respect. When students feel known, valued and supported, they are able to achieve far more than they thought possible. Our staff team is the strength of the school. We are a dedicated group of professionals who care deeply about making a positive difference to young people's lives. Staff work collaboratively, support one another and share an unwavering commitment to ensuring every student feels safe, inspired and able to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our successful Communications Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced colleague looking to develop further within a culture of high expectations, collaboration and strong professional support. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to undertake a TLR as Achievement Lead for Communications, helping to drive standards and outcomes across the faculty.

We are committed to developing the whole child and believe education extends beyond the classroom. All staff contribute to our enrichment programme, which plays a central role in supporting students' personal development, wellbeing and character. We therefore seek colleagues who are enthusiastic about enrichment and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school. Our ambition for the future is clear: continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to providing every student with the very best education. We build on our strengths, embrace reflection and innovation, and remain firmly focused on excellence and equity for all learners. This is an exciting time to join Queen’s Park High School. Student numbers have grown by 42% over the past three years, reflecting the confidence placed in us by our community. As we continue to grow, we seek colleagues who share our values and believe in the transformative power of education. To apply, please visit: QPHS - Vacancies and click ‘Apply Now’ via the MyNewTerm section. Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 15th July 2026 Interviews: w/c Thursday 16th/Friday 17th July 2026 We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our school

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 Queen's Park High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
785 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Queen’s Park High School values its hardworking and dynamic staff and seeks to recruit and retain the very best people. We are a smaller than average 11-18 academy within The Learning Trust, beautifully situated, close to the heart of the historic city of Chester. We work in partnership with Christleton High School, Chester International School (CIS) and Belgrave Primary School to serve young people, to educate, enlighten and give them the expertise and confidence to succeed.

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