Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Mainscale / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2a (£3,391pa) available for the right candidate to support the curriculum leader
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work in our successful MFL department. At AHS, Spanish, French and German are all taught from KS3 to KS5 and our ideal candidate will teach German alongside at least one other language. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of learning modern foreign languages, has excellent subject knowledge and is able to motivate and inspire young people. We are a supportive team, meaning we plan collaboratively in order to ensure high quality lessons whilst minimising workload and allowing best practice to be shared in a natural way with our colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution to a rapidly improving department, to contribute to the development of a rich and varied languages curriculum and, for the right candidate, to deliver A Level Modern Foreign Languages.
What the school offers its staff
We believe that Archbishop Holgate’s is ‘no ordinary school’ and is an excellent place to work, a view confirmed by Ofsted in our most recent inspection, “Staff are incredibly proud to work here.”
Our staff are friendly and supportive and our students are polite, hardworking and keen to succeed. As such, this post represents an exciting opportunity to join a very successful, high-achieving, forward looking and fully-subscribed Church of England comprehensive, a school judged Outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS.
Successful candidates will be fully supported to develop in the role, benefiting from bespoke CPD opportunities both at Archbishop’s and as part of the Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. In addition, colleagues will benefit from being part of the Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust Career Pathway Programme, and through working with colleagues across other Trust schools, develop skills and share innovative teaching and learning practices.
Further details about the role
Role:The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher with outstanding subject knowledge and proficiency in their language. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who could contribute to the further development of the already excellent extra-curricular programme in MFL and who is passionate about developing a love of languages amongst students of all abilities and backgrounds. The post would suit an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher.
Roles specific to this post include:
A desire to be part of a team that plans collaboratively. By pulling together we believe that we are minimising workload whilst improving the quality of resources at the same time.
The ability to motivate students and manage behaviour effectively.
The ability to plan and teach good and outstanding lessons preferably in German. A second language is desirable. Candidates who specialise in Spanish or French would be considered.
The ability to keep accurate and meaningful records to track student progress.
Inspire students of all levels to fulfil their potential.
The ability to conduct assessments in line with the exam specifications and requirements.
A willingness to contribute to the planning and preparation of new courses, Schemes of Work and assessments across the Key Stages.
A willingness to contribute to enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities, including participating in residential trips abroad.
Have a passion for teaching and learning, and promoting Modern Languages.
To work to further enhance the Christian distinctiveness of the school in all areas.
To play an active role as a Form Tutor
Requirements
To fulfil the Conditions of Employment as listed in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
To reflect and evaluate on own practice and modify or amend as appropriate.
To keep up-to-date with current educational thinking/best practice by attending relevant in-service training.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1842 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
- Phone number
- 01904 411341
Arranging a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy.
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