Teacher of MFL (German with Spanish or French)
Our latest Ofsted report spoke about the culture of ‘exceptionally high aspirations that permeate the school’ and ‘the positive relationships between staff and pupils’ where ‘teachers teach individuals, not classes’. Our focus is to provide opportunity and success for our students; we are always striving for better.
Arden is the lead school in a hugely successful trust that will provide the applicant with many opportunities for collaboration and development.
Head of German or Teacher of MFL (German with Spanish or French)
Full time, permanent
Salary: MPR/UPR (plus TLR3b for Head of German role)Start date: 1st September 2025
We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Languages Department for either a Head of German or a Teacher of MFL (German with Spanish or French). The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge and be able to motivate students through inspirational teaching.This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join our MFL department and work with students who are keen to learn.
We are very proud to offer 3 languages throughout Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (German, Spanish and French), providing students with the opportunity to develop a love of languages and European culture. The language department also provides many opportunities for students through school co-curricular clubs and foreign educational visits.Languages holds a highly valued place on our curriculum.
The successful applicant should be able to teach German to GCSE (the ability to teach to A Level German is desirable but not essential), as well as be able to teach either Spanish or French to KS3.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are committed to their learning and passionate about their development. The successful applicant will join a department of specialist colleagues who are committed to ensuring that each student achieves their full potential academically and personally.This role will also open up career development opportunities in a Trust that values staff progression and development.
The opportunity for personal development and progression at Arden is enormous. An active commitment to staff development through a strong and consistent focus and dialogue around teaching & learning pedagogy makes this an ideal position for candidates committed to being the best practitioner they can be.
We encourage skilled and highly motivated practitioners of all levels of experience to apply. We are committed to supporting the right person to develop within the role through high quality leadership coaching.
Applications are also welcomed from ECTs and experienced practitioners. Outstanding support is provided for ECTs through our very supportive and structured ECT programme.
Further details are available to download from our school website, please click here for more details.
Arden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion.The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.
Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025 (9am)Interviews: Thursday 22nd May 2025