MFL Teacher

Teacher of MFL

Salary:
Main scale or upper pay scale (MPS or UPS)

We are seeking an outstanding, dedicated MFL teacher whose influence will enthuse our students and inspire them to excel in MFL. This vacancy provides an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic professional. The successful candidate will take up a key role, leading and promoting a culture where students exhibit our ASPIRE values; a positive and proactive attitude, the desire to succeed, pride in themselves and their school, the opportunity and ability to inspire others and are resilient and enterprising in their approach to school and life.

King Ethelbert School is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is very popular, being oversubscribed for several consecutive years. We are part of the Coastal Academies Trust which is made up of a grammar school, three Thanet high schools and two primary schools. All of these schools operate independently and have unique characteristics but good practice is shared helping to drive forward standards at every level: our mission is to make Thanet the centre for excellent education.

In the sixth form we offer the exciting International Baccalaureate Career‑related Programme (CP) which has brought the school international recognition.

King Ethelbert School is located in the picturesque seaside town of Birchington which has stunning coastal views. Housing is affordable and the area benefits from a warm and sunny climate.

Potential applicants are welcome to visit us to experience the school first‑hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Shallcross, Personnel Administrator, via personn, or on  More information about our school can be found by visiting

King Ethelbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to safeguarding checks including an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and in accordance with the Requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), King Ethelbert School will undertake an online search via social media platforms of publicly available information concerning the shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply:

Via the Kent Teach or the school website.

Closing Date:
Please apply as soon as possible but not later than

9am on Friday 27th February 2026