Teacher of MFL (French and Spanish)

Stopsley High School; Luton; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CPD programme

New Staff Induction

Staff wellbeing

SCITT training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Stopsley High School is seeking a enthusiastic Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our ambitious MFL team. French will be the principal subject, with welcome for Spanish capability; teaching both languages is desirable but not essential.

The post offers progression for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. We provide a comprehensive CPD programme, strong support and opportunities within Middlesex Learning Trust, and a supportive, high‑aspiration environment focused on

Qualifikationen

• Qualified teacher with QTS and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience teaching French and Spanish is desirable.
• Willingness to contribute to department development and CPD.

Aufgaben

• Teach French and, where capable, Spanish to key stages 3–4.
• Commit to high standards of learning and student progress.
• Participate in department development and school CPD initiatives.

Kenntnisse

MFL teaching

French teaching

Spanish teaching

ECT friendly

Ausbildung

QTS

Jobbeschreibung

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)

Required for January or Easter start

Stopsley High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and talented Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate practitioner to become part of a thriving and forward-thinking department.

The position would suit either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop their career in a supportive and ambitious school environment.

French will be the principal teaching subject, although the ability and confidence to teach Spanish would be an advantage. Experience of teaching both languages is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will join an energetic, experienced and highly ambitious team, bringing enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for teaching and learning in MFL. We are looking for someone who is keen to contribute to the continued development of an already well-established department, inspiring students and helping to strengthen their engagement and achievement in languages.

We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), alongside dedicated support and development opportunities for Early Career Teachers.

Stopsley High School has been on an exciting journey of rapid improvement, which included becoming an academy in September 2021 and joining the Middlesex Learning Trust. Membership of the Trust has brought significant opportunities for collaboration and professional development across its three schools, enabling staff to share expertise, showcase best practice and access innovative training opportunities.

The dedication and hard work of our staff have been recognised through an incredibly positive Ofsted outcome in June 2026 under the new inspection framework. This marks an important milestone in our school's journey and provides an exciting platform for our continued ambition and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with a strong sense of purpose, a commitment to improvement and a team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering the very best for our students.

There are a multitude of benefits to working at Stopsley High School, with Middlesex Learning Trust to support. Benefits include but is not limited to:

• Access to fantastic facilities at Stopsley High School in our state of the art school built in 2016, including access to our fitness suite which is free for staff

• A comprehensive New Staff Induction programme including a range of personalised CPD opportunities

• A supportive staff body who enjoy working collaboratively

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• Access to excellent teacher training provision via the SCITT within the Trust, based at The Compton School. SCITT has been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in June 2022.

• Career pathways and a strong history of promotion across the Trust

• Opportunity to take part in our Talent Management Programme which has well-developed tiers to develop the skills of staff and prepare them for promotion within the Trust

• Excellent public transport and road links to the rest of the UK and Europe

Who are we?

Stopsley High School is part of Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) - a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of 3 large secondary schools. The key purpose of MLT is to deliver the best possible education for our students, to enable them to maximise their progress, academically, socially and emotionally, ready to take their place in society as positive and successful adults. We are a modern, aspirational school that believes in the importance of unlocking each student’s potential. We achieve this by ensuring every student has the opportunity to grow and develop both inside and outside of the classroom.

Safeguarding Statement

Middlesex Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Middlesex Learning Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.