Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages 0.6 FTE
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, Languages, Mathematics, Spanish
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days per week 19.5 hrs @ 0.6 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent - One Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 to £51,048
Actual salary
- £19,749 to £30,628
Pay scale
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate linguist with the ability to inspire a love for Spanish and French in young people?
Rainhill High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Part time 0.6 Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our vibrant department on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a teacher who can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that build students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner, we provide a supportive environment where your professional development is a priority.
The successful candidate will be able to;
- Deliver high-quality Spanish and French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (experience with KS5 is desirable).
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages spontaneous use of the target language.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to help every learner reach their potential.
- Contribute to the development of innovative schemes of work and departmental resources.
- Participate in the wider life of the school, including parent evenings and potentially supporting language trips or clubs.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in modern foreign languages.
We welcome applications from both experienced and early career teachers.
If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
Criteria
Teaching and Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS
Degree in related subject
Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning strategies
Ability to teach Spanish and French subjects to GCSE
Ability to teach Spanish to A-Level
Near native fluency in Spanish (written & spoken) and a second language (French)
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal motivation
Ability to motivate students
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1810 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rainhill High School website
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Academy 1534 on roll Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England. The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work. Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives. Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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