Teacher of MFL - French and Spanish - Potential TLR

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

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. 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.

They will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background.

• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
• Shows care for students, their learning, and their futures
• Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, and to enable all students to make exceptional progress
• Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working

• 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

Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding Statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.