Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Buckingham is seeking a passionate Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to cover maternity leave. The role involves teaching French and Spanish across various key stages and supporting students to achieve their potential. Candidates with ECT qualifications or experienced teachers are welcome. The school offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Positive school culture

Qualifications

• Ambition and enthusiasm for teaching modern foreign languages.
• Ability to engage and motivate different types of learners.
• Experience or willingness to teach Key Stage 3, 4 & 6th Form.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in French and Spanish.
• Support and guide students in their learning journeys.
• Collaborate with MFL Team for curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching French

Teaching Spanish

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - The Buckingham School

Location: Buckingham

MATERNITY COVER - 0.8 FTE, MONDAY-THURSDAY

REQUIRED FROM JANUARY 2026 – AUGUST 2026 (Ideally available from Mid-December for handover)

Term time only

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: TMS1 (£32,196) – UPR3 (£51,048) FTE; ACTUAL SALARY: TMS1 (£25,756) – UPR3 (£40,838)

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 10/10/2025

Interviews to be held: TBC

About us

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

About the role

We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of French and Spanish with a real passion for teaching and learning. Our MFL Team are committed to ensuring that all students receive the highest standard of learning and work within a thriving school environment to deliver this.

We are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach outstanding French at Key Stage 3, 4 & 6th Form and Spanish at KS3. The ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse different types of learners and to work productively as part of a diverse team. This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School and our students are looking for a teacher with passion, drive and creativity.

Applications are welcome from ECTs, as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.

In return, we will offer you:

• A professional and supportive MFL Team
• A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
• A role in a school that has a clear vision
• Students with positive attitudes and a willingness to succeed
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment.

About you

See Person Specification

Other information

Please access the full job description, application form and self-declaration form from the school’s website www.buckinghamschool.org. Completed applications, giving full contact details of two recent relevant professional referees (one of which is your current employer) to: Mr Andy McGinnes, Headteacher, The Buckingham School, London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT or email to [e-mail].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.