Teacher of MFL (Spanish with French or German)

Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful and supportive Modern Foreign Languages team. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed MFL teacher (Spanish and German or French) who has ambitious aspirations for all students and a passion for high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will inspire students, support colleagues, and contribute to a dynamic department with a wealth of experience. You will deliver excellent teaching across KS3–KS4 (and beyond), promoting strong progress and positive outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong subject and curriculum knowledge, and who can create an atmosphere of passion, energy, and high expectations in the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated teacher to develop professionally within a highly supportive team and make a real impact on students’ language learning journeys

What the school offers its staff

- Voluntary Secret Friend Scheme – a fun initiative that helps build positive relationships and small acts of kindness among staff.

- Competitive Annual Traitors Game – a popular whole-staff event that adds a sense of fun and community across the school.

- Coaching Model – instead of traditional form time, staff work with a smaller group of students and families, allowing stronger relationships and better pastoral support.

- Voluntary Cover Bank – staff can opt to provide additional cover lessons and earn time in lieu, which can be taken on a term date that suits them.

- Free On-Site Parking – ample parking available for staff.

- External Staff Coach / Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support including counselling, financial advice, and wellbeing services.

- House System – encourages staff to get to know colleagues and students outside their department, helping strengthen the wider school community.

- Optional paid lunch duties to increase earnings

Flexible working opportunities

Optional 'cover bank' where you can earn days off in lieu for term time days off of your choice

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Disclosure (DBS).

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

New Candidate Pack MFL April 25.docx - 2.85 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ralph Thoresby School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1004 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ralph Thoresby School website
• Email address: recruitment@ralphthoresby.com
• Phone number: 0113 397 9911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ralph-thoresby-school

The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).

Arranging a visit to Ralph Thoresby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ralphthoresby.com.

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