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  • Start date details

    Asap

  • Closing date

    8 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 November 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£30000 - £46525 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job summary:

Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Full Time, Permanent

January 2024 start date

Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Bletchley, South Milton Keynes, is a comprehensive 11-16 mixed school with 670 learners and a dedicated team of around 100 teachers and support staff. Our priority is focused on providing a nurturing environment that values both academic achievement and personal development.

Being a relatively small secondary school, Sir Herbert Leon offers an environment where staff can build strong connections with both colleagues and students. As we journey towards elevating aspirations and outcomes for the local community, our core purpose is clear-to expose all young people to a range of opportunities, both personally and academically. We aim to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to live fulfilling and successful lives.

The Senior Leadership team at the Academy strongly emphasises the well-being of our colleagues, prioritising mental health and a healthy work/life balance. We have implemented systems that empower our staff to thrive, including a centralised behaviour system, a clear management structure, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, driven Spanish teacher to join our team and strengthen our department from January 2024 (or sooner for the right candidate). You will teach across all key stages and ability ranges, and be committed to promoting the Spanish language to our pupils.

Join us at Sir Herbert Leon Academy, where the commitment to grow strong relationships, prioritising well-being, and striving for excellence in education shapes a community dedicated to the development of every individual.

What the school offers its staff

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Be an excellent teacher who is committed to delivering an excellent lesson, every day, in every classroom
  • Have an understanding of what quality provision means and how to implement this
  • Be passionate about Spanish and its delivery
  • Be driven to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.

Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on

The role is due to commence January 2024

Closing date: Monday 4th December 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.


Further details about the role

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

About Sir Herbert Leon Academy:


Commitment to safeguarding

Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xx9JeXoOZqGWNwpks3UhEqn8Yi7Xjx5-3LIgS4MUJe0/edit#

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
625 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19

About Sir Herbert Leon Academy: Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish.

Arranging a visit to Sir Herbert Leon Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hbhatia-patel@academiesenterprisetrust.org.

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