Teacher of Modern Foreign Language (0.5)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & leadership development

Employee assistance programme

Gym discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eyesight test vouchers

Onsite parking

Job summary

Trinity Academy in the United Kingdom seeks a part-time teacher to deliver French and Spanish in the modern foreign languages department. The post includes safeguarding responsibilities and runs as a fixed-term contract from January to August 2027.

Qualified teachers with QTS and DBS clearance are required, with duties aligned to safeguarding and pupil welfare. The role offers professional development and flexible working arrangements within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Safeguarding and welfare responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish in the modern foreign languages department.
• Deliver safeguarding as part of the post's responsibilities.

Skills

Exceptional teaching skills

Pedagogy

Care for young people

Aspiration to teach at highest level

French and Spanish teaching

Education

QTS

Job description

This fixed-term post, running from January to August 2027, sits in the modern foreign languages department at Trinity Academy, a free school run by Amplify Education. The core of the work is teaching French and Spanish, with safeguarding responsibilities attached to the post. The role is part-time at 16.25 hours, on days agreed at interview, in a team aiming to move from excellent to world class. Candidates need QTS and must pass enhanced DBS checks.

What the job involves

• Teach French and Spanish in the modern foreign languages department
• Ensure and deliver effective safeguarding as part of the post's responsibilities

Qualifications

• QTS

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional teaching skills
• Passion for pedagogy
• Genuine care for young people
• Aspiration to teach at the highest level
• Competence in teaching French and Spanish

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
• Self-declaration of all convictions and cautions before interview
• Online profile details, including social media handles, provided at interview stage

Other

• Ability to deliver effective safeguarding
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Continuing professional and leadership development
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Onsite parking or easy access by public transport
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers' Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund
• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning