Teacher of Spanish (+ French)

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

94 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Spanish
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual) A recruitment allowance of £2,000 will be paid to applicants who apply directly

Teacher of Spanish (+ French) job summary

Teacher of MFL - Spanish (+ French)

MPS + Fringe Allowance + £2,000 recruitment allowance for applicants who apply directly

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join our Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026. The ability to teach French will also be required.

The successful candidate will deliver Spanish across the ability range within a fully mixed academy that benefits from excellent facilities, high-quality resources, and outstanding accommodation. Our Sixth Form proudly offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, providing further opportunities for professional growth.

This post represents an excellent opportunity to work alongside a supportive and experienced team of practitioners. It is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), who will receive comprehensive mentoring through our supportive induction and training programme, as well as for an experienced teacher seeking to further develop their practice and career.

Staff wellbeing is a key priority at Knole Academy. Our staff benefit from a range of initiatives including access to mental health and well being support, free gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a well-maintained, well-resourced working environment. We are also committed to supporting an effective and sustainable work-life balance.

Knole Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are passionate about teaching Spanish and would like to join our dedicated team, please apply via our online portal: https://mynewterm.com

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026

Interviews: To be advised

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Creativity in Learning

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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 Knole Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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