TEACHER OF FRENCH with the ability to teach Italian desirable - Maternity Cover

The Broxbourne School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing secondary school in Cambridge seeks a dedicated teacher to inspire and engage students in French and Italian. The role involves teaching at both GCSE and A-level, contributing to a successful MFL department, and supporting the emotional wellbeing of students. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching and be committed to professional development within an outstanding educational environment.

Benefits

Outstanding educational environment

Extensive ECT programme

Support for professional development

Accelerated pay progression

Qualifications

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students.
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the MFL department.
• Experience in teaching both French and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the MFL department.
• Teach students at GCSE and A-level.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Skills

Experience in teaching French

Experience in teaching Italian

Ability to engage and inspire students

Job description

What are we looking for?

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the MFL department by researching and implementing their own ideas and strategies
• Experience in teaching both French and Italian

What can we offer you?

• The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted. The school was inspected by Ofsted in June 2024 and found to be 'Outstanding' in every category. The inspectors described the school as a "highly happy and purposeful place to be" and that "pupils treat each other with the utmost tolerance and respect". They also referred to the "exceptional work" pupils produce and the "wealth of wider opportunities that promote personal development."
• An extensive and tailored ECT programme with in-house support from a designated Mentor
• A commitment to continuing professional development including preparation for senior leadership
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers
• We currently have 138 students taking GCSE French, 102 studying GCSE Italian and 15 at A Level.
• The opportunity to teach to A-level
• A new and state-of-the-art teaching environment
• Excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support
• A focused and disciplined environment
• A collaborative MFL department with an excellent track record of success
• We are an 11 - 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all-ability Academy with high standards and high expectations
• A new building with state-of-the-art facilities
• In accordance with the school's admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
• Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge
• The school was recently awarded the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing in Schools Mark, evidencing our commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience and kindness across our school community.

Closing Date: 29th September 2025 midday 

Interview: w/c 6th October 2025

If you would like a tour of the school or an informal conversation to find out more ahead of a potential application, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Officer, Mrs Lakes (01992 411060).

A achievement and Opportunity for All We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.