Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
The Pingle Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or sooner if available
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages job summary
The Pingle Academy
Location: Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA
The Pingle Academy is an 11-19 co-educational, comprehensive school, became an academy in May 2017 and joined The de Ferrers Trust. Our oversubscribed academy is the academy of choice in the local area and enjoys an excellent local reputation.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
Our academy is a community where there is a shared responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that The Pingle Academy is inclusive in all areas and we are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every students’ potential is fulfilled.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best ever results, both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021 OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum, to set the highest standards of work and behaviour and to encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
Modern Foreign Languages Faculty Information
Who are we?
- A group of specialist teachers able to offer French and Spanish to A-Level standard.
- The team comprises experienced, inspirational subject teachers and examiners.
- There is an excellent team ethos which is warm, friendly and celebrates progress.
- We have very high standards and a commitment to our students to ensure they value language learning and are successful.
- We regularly support ITT and ECT students and we embrace CPD to ensure that our teaching is the best it can be.
What do we offer?
- All students study either French or Spanish at KS3.
- There is healthy uptake for GCSEs in both languages.
- Our GCSE results are excellent and a testament to the dedication, drive and determination of the team. Results are strong in all skills, with speaking being a particular strength.
- We currently offer A-Level Spanish and are determined to develop this offer further moving forwards
- Supportive and knowledgeable line management
The Candidate
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of MFL with an infectious passion for the subject to join us here at The Pingle Academy. You will be able to teach a combination of French and Spanish confidently at KS3. It would be beneficial if you could offer French and/or Spanish to A-Level standard.
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, who is committed to CPD and furthering your own pedagogical and subject knowledge. You will demonstrate understanding of the clear link between excellent planning and great behaviour, engagement and progress for students. You will be committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for our students and you will be passionate about your subject and seek to keep the profile of Languages high within the Academy. You will also support our extra curricular offer, including trips and cultural experiences.
We welcome applications from well-qualified, experienced teachers of MFL, as well as ECTs. No matter what stage of your career, you can be assured of a warm welcome and a supportive atmosphere that will allow you to thrive.
Why Work for Affinity?At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.
As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.
Our People StrategyOur People Strategy is built around three core pillars:
Belongs - Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
Progresses - Staff Development and CPDOur Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Thrives - WellbeingWe know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.
What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
Removal of performance-related pay
A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:
Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
Access to Benenden Health’s self-pay private healthcare service
Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
Cycle to Work scheme
BHSF health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination vouchers
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Pingle Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Pingle Academy website
The Pingle Academy is a successful and well-respected comprehensive school which became an academy in May 2017 as part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We currently cater for 1429 students aged 11–19 and have been over-subscribed for the past five years. The academy enjoys an excellent reputation.
Our academy is truly inclusive and includes Enhanced Resource Sections for students with mild learning difficulties and students with more complex needs. In addition, we have our own alternative provision, which caters for a small number of students who find mainstream classes challenging. Our staff share responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to learn and work and are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every student’s potential is fulfilled.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best-ever results both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021, OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum; we set high expectations for work and behaviour, and we encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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