Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Kings Oak Academy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Bristol seeks a passionate Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to inspire students and deliver high-quality lessons. The role offers part-time hours with a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Sector-leading professional development opportunities

Health benefits, including wellness sessions

Generous family leave options

Qualifications

• Able to teach French and Spanish to KS3.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding Languages lessons.
• Champion the success of all children in the trust.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Change Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary £12,660 - £19,633 (M1 to UPS3 based on 0.4 FTE)

Job Title: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Actual Annual Salary: £12,660 - £19,633 (M1 to UPS3 based on 0.4 FTE)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1 to UPS3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 13 hours per week, 0.4 FTE

Additional role info: Working Pattern = Monday & Tuesday

Your opportunity to deliver outstanding Languages lessons and inspire the next generation of students:

We are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum, and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.

About you:

You will be:

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• ideally able to teach French and Spanish to the end of KS3.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND, and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues, and build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• able to recognise, value, and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students' experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification before submitting an application.

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, providing excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

While we appreciate the unique setting of the academy, we work hard to challenge students from diverse backgrounds to excel in all areas of life. Our mission is to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. We want students to 'climb the mountain' to achieve success academically and by developing a confident, resilient, and hardworking character.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, driven by a shared purpose and passion for making a difference, whether in teaching, leadership, or support roles. We foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and communities. We encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We aim to remove barriers to employment, offering job share, part-time, and flexible working options.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, curated by trust experts, reducing individual workload.
• Career progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A supportive culture that manages workload.
• Wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• Generous family leave options, including above-industry-standard maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle-to-work schemes, on-site parking, and more.

Recruitment timeline:

We welcome school visits prior to the closing date. To arrange, contact the academy directly.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs; a full employment history must be provided via our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored for this role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if interest is high. Apply early to avoid missing out.

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The role involves working with children and is in regulated activity. Successful applicants will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, including references, health, right to work, DBS, and barred list checks.