Teacher of Modern Languages
Graveney School, London, SW17 9BU11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To start September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint dynamic and innovative teachers within a popular and over-subscribed multi-ethnic school firmly committed to language learning. The candidates should be able to teach 2 of the 3 languages we offer (Spanish, French, German), both subjects to GCSE and at least one to A level.
What the school offers its staff
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, located in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career aspirations of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment
Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.
“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times
Further information about the job
We are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students and the continuing development of professional skills and career opportunities for our valued staff. Applications are welcome from both ECTs and teachers with more experience.
Our standard loading factor is 22/26. Where timetables comprise fewer than 22 teaching periods (or the agreed number for TLR post holders), you will be required to cover other classes.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
Alternatively, they can be found at https://www.graveney.org/Recruitment
Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 5 May 2026
Interview Dates: Week commencing
11 May 2026
Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected.We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Strictly no agencies please.
Graveney School
(Graveney
School is part of Graveney Trust)
Welham Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9BU
Tel: 020 8682 7000
Website: www.graveney.org
Executive Principal: Cynthia Rickman
Commitment to safeguarding
we are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Graveney School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 2343 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Graveney School website
- Email address
- recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 school, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment
“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (maternity cover)
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, London, N12 9HB
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London