Teacher of MFL – French and Spanish – Potential TLR

About The Role

Teacher of MFL with Potential TLR

Start date:

September 2026 or January 2027

Location:

Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary:
Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £33,739 to £53,094 + potential TLR for a leadership role including Head of Department for the right candidate.

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date: 23:59 on 16 June 2026

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic MFL teacher who can teach French and Spanish up to GCSE level. At KS3 the students follow an Ark MFL curriculum and at KS4 students follow the Edexcel syllabus for French and Spanish.

We are pleased to offer the possibility of a TLR for an appropriately qualified and experienced candidate. This may include the opportunity to undertake a leadership role, such as Head of Department, subject to the successful applicant’s skills, experience, and leadership capacity. This provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to develop or extend their leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities, be proactive, have excellent communication skills and be experienced in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and adults. They will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. A passionate practitioner, with the ability to deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

For more information please read the information pack available for download.

• Has knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
• Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
• Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
• Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working

Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting or go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to complete an online application form.

Please note:

we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the Final date to receive applications.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact ALEHR.

• Salary higher than the national pay scales
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Protected co-planning time
• Access to high-quality professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. Safety and safeguarding are integral to our recruitment process. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent convictions as part of the safeguarding process.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Further safeguarding information is available as part of the recruitment process.

Visit arkalexandra.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.