Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Spanish, French
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages job summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and motivated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages with excellent subject knowledge, who can combine academic knowledge and achievement with a passion for the subject to boost learning outcomes. Spanish would be your primary language with the ability to teach French being desirable. Experience teaching Spanish at A Level and KS4 is essential.

Job overview

You’ll inspire students to achieve their full potential in Modern Foreign Languages, using a passion for language to deliver high quality and engaging, interactive lessons that boost both written and spoken capabilities of students. A focus on learning and assessment and wider curriculum requirements is key, as well as the ability to utilise your knowledge to positively impact progress within the subject.

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Relevant specialist qualifications and subject experience (e.g a language or language teaching degree)
• Understanding of curriculum requirements for MFL
• Sound knowledge of delivery of both oral and written aspects of MFL to ensure consistent levels of speaking and writing are achieved within the classroom

Why join us?

At John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be a valuable member of a committed team with access to chances for professional growth and the chance to play a significant role in learners’ academic advancements.

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

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

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.

About John F Kennedy Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John F Kennedy Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-f-kennedy-catholic-school-hemel-hempstead

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