8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01 Sept 2026

  • Closing date

    8 May 2026 at 1am

  • Date listed

    30 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subjects

French, Spanish

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS as appropriate

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish / French) - Full or Part time job summary

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish / French) - Full or Part time


We are seeking a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish / French) - Full or Part time to join our team. 


Start Date: 01 Sept 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate

Full or Part time

This post is open to ECTs

Permanent


Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

St Clements High School: https://www.stclementshigh.org.uk/


Purpose of the Job


We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful MFL faculty. You will share your passion for language learning with the students and make an important contribution to our department.

 

Timetabled languages offered at KS3 and 4 are French and Spanish. We would welcome applications from well-qualified candidates offering at least one of these subjects, however the ability to teach Spanish would be an advantage.

 

KS3 - In years 7-9, all students study a main language, either Spanish or French. Students make their GCSE options in the Summer term of year 9. We subscribe to a range of on-line learning sites to support students with their studies.


KS4 - Students currently follow the Edexcel courses in all languages. Alongside our own resources we use the Pearson Edexcel course materials, including the Active Learn packages.


Purpose of the Job

 

·        To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.

·        Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.

·        To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.

·        To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth.

·        To teach at least 2 of the following languages: French, German or Spanish to GCSE level or beyond.


Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

 

·        To deliver the designated programme of teaching as presented in the scheme of learning.

·        To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.

·        To enrich the pupil’s cultural knowledge.

·        To prepare and update subject materials.

·        To ensure a high quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards.

·        Within the guidance presented in the school Assessment Policy and using appropriate I.T. systems, to assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students.

·        To take part in Parent/Carer Information Evenings.


Personal and Professional Conduct

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.


For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.


Closing Date for Applications: 8th May 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: Sept 2026


How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.


Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.


This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

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.

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About St Clement's High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
709 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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St Clements High School is a small and friendly oversubscribed school at the heart of its community. In April 2023 Ofsted judged " St Clement’s High School continues to be a good school".

Teachers pride themselves on knowing the students as individuals and visitors frequently comment on the friendly, ordered atmosphere and the politeness of our students.

Our School has a strong focus on student achievement and progress. We want every student to have the best life chances possible and we know that this starts with a great set of qualifications.

The school is located in the village of Terrington St Clement which is approximately seven miles from the historic town of Kings Lynn, from where there are regular train links to London and Cambridge. The picturesque North Norfolk coastline is also within easy travelling distance.

We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.

The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.

The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.

The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:

Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning

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