Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

The James Hornsby School; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular school in Basildon is looking for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to teach Spanish and French. The role offers a supportive environment for growth and career development, with strong community ties. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to education. This full-time position is set to start in January 2026, and includes significant benefits for staff training and wellbeing.

Benefits

Friendly and welcoming work environment

Staff Wellbeing Initiatives

Healthcare cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teach both Spanish and French, or Spanish only.
• Supportive school environment for Early Careers Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly inclusive school rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
• Contribute to a dynamic Trust of local schools.
• Engage with students, parents, and community.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach both Spanish and French

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title

The James Hornsby School, Basildon

Job Ref No. ECC4007-472S | Position Type: Teacher | Pay Range: Teachers MPS/TUPS

Position Start Date: 01/01/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/10/2025 Midnight | Date of Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

Job Description

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Spanish and French

Teachers Main and Upper Pay Range

Potential TLR

Required January 2026

Do you wish to be part of a popular, oversubscribed school, rated Good by Ofsted in 2021?

At JHS, we believe that "together we excel"-students and staff alike-and we are proud to be a highly inclusive school.

James Hornsby already benefits from a dedicated and friendly staff body, and we are now seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join us. An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our expanding Languages department.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach both Spanish and French; however, applications from those able to teach Spanish only will also be welcomed. A potential TLR opportunity is available for the right candidate. This is a role that offers long-term growth, within a department committed to staff progression and professional development.

This position would also be well-suited to an Early Careers Teacher who is keen to grow and develop within a supportive school environment.

You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community and external stakeholders.

This is an exciting time to be joining the school, as we grow in popularity within the local community and beyond. Ongoing, extensive building works are adding state of the art additional resources to the school, and we are part of a dynamic Trust, comprising 5 local schools.

By joining us, you will enjoy excellent access to continued professional development opportunities and expert support from our leadership network across our family of schools and our highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.

If you would like to be part of our journey, and make a genuine difference to students\' life chances, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer you

• A friendly and welcoming place of work, which invests heavily in staff training
• Numerous Staff Wellbeing Initiatives
• Benenden Healthcare cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Vivup employee discount scheme

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Interview date: w/c 13th October 2025

CVs alone will not be accepted. CV\'s submitted by an agency will not be considered

The James Hornsby School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

The James Hornsby School, is a successful school with Investors in People Gold status, which can offer students the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our students are proud of their school and enjoy so many different parts of school life including trips, visits and many other activities both in and outside of the normal school day.

We believe that it is essential that we work in partnership with the students, parents/carers and both local and international communities to enable our students to be prepared for their future lives. Our school motto, eTogether We Excelf reflects this belief. Staff at The James Hornsby School work incredibly hard, along with Governors and Parents, to ensure we offer the best educational opportunities possible.

The James Hornsby School is a forward thinking school, continually looking for new ways to provide the best learning environment and learning opportunities for our students. We are at the centre of the local community and open our doors outside of the normal school day to support learning and recreational opportunities in the local community. We are aiming for excellence and we invite you to come and see for yourselves.

Quotes from our May 2016 Ofsted report: "This school is well led. The Headteacher and leaders have worked with determination to create a culture where pupils share a \'lifelong love of learning\' and achieve their best". "School leaders have succeeded in bringing pupils together into a positive, caring school community which promotes high expectations for attitudes towards learning, relationships and attendance." All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact Information

Leeann Howsego

Leinster Road

Laindon, Basildon

Essex, SS15 5NX

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]