Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

TESTBOURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

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TESTBOURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Whitchurch, Hampshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7be54953492b440ba68799e15cf3a46d

Full Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our Modern Foreign Languages department. This post has arisen due to a desire to increase capacity across GCSE Spanish, which is increasingly growing in popularity. We are interested in applications from excellent MFL teachers who are able to teach both French and Spanish, ideally up to key stage 4 in Spanish. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an ECT seeking to start their career in a caring and supportive team with expertise in training and development. Part-time and flexible working requests may be accommodated, and a recruitment and retention payment may be available for an exceptional candidate.

Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school, provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. Our shared philosophy is embodied by our strapline 'Achievement, Excellence, Integrity.'

We highly value our staff and expect teaching staff to exercise their professional judgement in how they teach. We are dedicated to professional learning, and you will be supported to develop into a highly competent teacher with a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies.

"I really enjoy working at Testbourne. Not only are the students enthusiastic in their learning and respectful of teachers, Senior Leadership are supportive, caring and value their staff. I have been given numerous opportunities to develop and progress in my career, and since starting a young a family have been supported in working part-time whilst maintaining responsibilities."

To get a sense of what it is like to be part of our team, please see the Working with Us - Testbourne Community School section on our website for genuine quotes from our staff.

Testbourne is a high performing school, with students achieving our highest results on record in the summer 2022. 85% achieved a 'standard' pass of grade 4 and above in English and Maths combined. Almost a quarter of students achieved the top grades, 9-7, in both English and Maths. A staggering total of 135 grade 9s were achieved by our year 11s across their subjects.

The successful candidate will:

  • be an excellent or potentially excellent teacher of French and Spanish;

  • be passionate about Modern Foreign Languages and engaging students in the subjects.

  • have a passion for learning and teaching and be committed to continuous learning and professional development.

  • be forward thinking and keen to develop as a practitioner;

  • have fantastic subject knowledge and be passionate about helping all students to appreciate Modern Foreign Languages and achieve excellent standards in the subject.


  • In return we:
  • offer professional development and expertise to enable staff to achieve excellence;

  • provide a highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop as an education practitioner;

  • provide a highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;

  • offer first rate personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;

  • facilitate a culture of research, development and personal reflection to ensure that everyone can reach the high standards expected;

  • provide excellent support for ECTs with well trained and experienced professional tutors/mentors.

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our Modern Foreign Languages department. This post has arisen due to a desire to increase capacity across GCSE Spanish, which is increasingly growing in popularity. We are interested in applications from excellent MFL teachers who are able to teach both French and Spanish, ideally up to key stage 4 in Spanish. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an ECT seeking to start their career in a caring and supportive team with expertise in training and development. Part-time and flexible working requests may be accommodated, and a recruitment and retention payment may be available for an exceptional candidate.

    Testbourne Community School, an 11-16 comprehensive school, provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. Our shared philosophy is embodied by our strapline 'Achievement, Excellence, Integrity.'


  • We highly value our staff and expect teaching staff to exercise their professional judgement in how they teach. We are dedicated to professional learning, and you will be supported to develop into a highly competent teacher with a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies.

    "I really enjoy working at Testbourne. Not only are the students enthusiastic in their learning and respectful of teachers, Senior Leadership are supportive, caring and value their staff. I have been given numerous opportunities to develop and progress in my career, and since starting a young a family have been supported in working part-time whilst maintaining responsibilities."

    To get a sense of what it is like to be part of our team, please see the Working with Us - Testbourne Community School section on our website for genuine quotes from our staff.

    Testbourne is a high performing school, with students achieving our highest results on record in the summer 2022. 85% achieved a 'standard' pass of grade 4 and above in English and Maths combined. Almost a quarter of students achieved the top grades, 9-7, in both English and Maths. A staggering total of 135 grade 9s were achieved by our year 11s across their subjects.

    The successful candidate will:
  • be an excellent or potentially excellent teacher of French and Spanish;

  • be passionate about Modern Foreign Languages and engaging students in the subjects.

  • have a passion for learning and teaching and be committed to continuous learning and professional development.

  • be forward thinking and keen to develop as a practitioner;

  • have fantastic subject knowledge and be passionate about helping all students to appreciate Modern Foreign Languages and achieve excellent standards in the subject.


  • In return we:
  • offer professional development and expertise to enable staff to achieve excellence;

  • provide a highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop as an education practitioner;

  • provide a highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;

  • offer first rate personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;

  • facilitate a culture of research, development and personal reflection to ensure that everyone can reach the high standards expected;

  • provide excellent support for ECTs with well trained and experienced professional tutors/mentors.