Teacher of MFL; French; second language desirable

Salary: TMS/UPS (£13,166 - £20,419 Actual Salary (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Part Time (FTE: 0.4)

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: November 2026 (a January 2027 start would be considered for the right candidate)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation of linguists? The Avon Valley School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team in a school dedicated to high standards and inclusivity.

You’ll teach French across KS3 and KS4, planning and delivering creative and engaging lessons, and helping students to achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and highly successful team.

While French is the primary language for the role, the ability to teach Spanish or German is desirable.

At Avon Valley School, we believe that languages are the cornerstone of a well-rounded education; opening doors to new cultures.

We invite applications from experienced teachers as well as those in the early stages of their careers.

At The Avon Valley School, we are committed to nurturing every student’s potential, both academically and personally.

Our ethos is built on Ambition, Respect and Care , fostering a learning environment where students feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their aspirations.

Avon Valley School offers a welcoming and collaborative environment where every member of staff is valued. We are committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities and a supportive culture where you can thrive. You will have the chance to work with a fantastic team of staff and students who are all dedicated to building a safe, happy, and successful school.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Teacher of MFL who can ignite curiosity and foster a love for other languages and cultures in all our students:

• A specialist with considerable personal enthusiasm for the subject.
• Passionate about student success and committed to raising standards.
• Able to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Able to adapt to meet the needs of all students.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Committed to teamwork and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated French lessons.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and progress.
• Be part of a team of dedicated teachers, with a culture of collaboration and high expectations.
• Be instrumental in delivering a rigorous and engaging curriculum that promotes intellectual curiosity and academic excellence.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through extracurricular activities and pastoral support.

Joining The Avon Valley School means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. Our staff enjoy:

• Tailored career development with annual personal development opportunities.
• Additional PPA time
  , exceeding the 10% normally offered for teaching staff.
• Flexible working arrangements for all staff
  , including biweekly work-from-home option.
• A generous absence request policy
  , for example, do you want to watch your child’s primary school sports day, or attend your best friend’s wedding? Not a problem if you work for us.
• A proactive staff wellbeing programme to support work-life balance.
• A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team
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• A thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/carers.
• Lunch provided for anyone offering student facing activities during lunchtimes.
• Paid duties for anyone joining our lunchtime duty team.
• Employee…