Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks a passionate Modern Foreign Languages teacher. The role involves teaching Spanish, French, and German to GCSE and A Level students. The successful candidate will join a supportive faculty and have access to professional development opportunities. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Applications from newly qualified teachers are welcome.

Qualifications

• Inspirational classroom practitioner required.
• Experience in teaching Modern Foreign Languages.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish, French, and German at GCSE and A Level.
• Engage in professional development and subject leadership opportunities.
• Participate in safeguarding measures.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Ability to teach Spanish to A level

Competence in teaching a second language

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge to join our very successful Modern Foreign Languages Faculty. The school offers Spanish, French and German to GCSE and A Level. The ability to teach Spanish language to A level is preferred but this can also be offered as a future development opportunity. It is desirable that the successful candidate can teach a second language.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with heritage as a Language College and a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

For further information please visit the school website or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, [e-mail] , Tel [phone]. For an informal conversation contact Head of MFL - Mrs Jenny Weston [e-mail]

Further details about the role

The closing date for final applications is 9am Thursday 20th November 2025 and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date and close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.