Teacher of MFL

Salary: M1 – UPR3
Contract: Full-time, permanent (open to flexible working 0.8-1.0 FTE)
Start Date: 1st September 2026 

Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational teacher of MFL with the ability to teach French and/or German. Our Languages faculty of 8 staff consists of a Faculty Leader, Deputy Faculty Leader, Lead Practitioner and teaching staff with many years of experience through to ECTs. Pupil uptake (typically around 60%) and outcomes in languages are strong at both GCSE and A level. 

What makes Whickham School special?

Whilst we are a high-performing school (Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2024 and 87% achieving grade 4+ in Maths in 2025), we are about much more than our academic performance. We are a community that values all of our stakeholders, recognising that our staff make the difference for our pupils. We therefore invest in our staff in a number of ways.

We support work-life balance in the following ways

• Dedicated collaborative planning time – one hour every fortnight with your subject team
• Access to high quality, collaboratively-planned lesson resources for you to adapt, reducing workload
• Reduced teaching allocation so you can focus on development and coaching
• Flexible approach to work-life balance considerations
• Access to fitness facilities outside school hours

We invest in your growth 

• We have an established team of lead practitioners available to support your development
• Leadership development opportunities that are meaningful, not just box-ticking
• Evidence-based CPD that actually makes a difference
• If you are an ECT we have a fantastic team of mentors and trainers to guide you through your first two years of teaching 

The practical benefits:

• Salary sacrifice schemes including bicycle and electric vehicle leasing
• Higher priority for your children’s admission to our heavily oversubscribed school
• Modern facilities with the latest display technology in every classroom

Who you are:

You are an enthusiastic and engaging MFL teacher who:

• Holds QTS (or will do by September 2026)
• Can teach confidently across KS3-KS4 in French and/or German
• Has experience of teaching, or potential to teach, KS5 Languages
• Understands that great teaching is about relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress
• Is a team player prepared to contribute to the wider aspects of teaching at Whickham

Ready to take the next step?

Want to see it for yourself? We actively encourage visits. Contact Nicola Hill (Faculty Leader) at nhill@whickhamschool.org  to arrange a time that works for you.

Application deadline: 9am on Friday 15th May
Submit to: recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Application forms: Download from Whickham School website where you will also find further details about the school and role.

Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

What happens next?

1. 1. Download the full job description and person specification from our website
   2. Visit us (optional but recommended) – see our facility and meet the team
   3. Complete your application – tell us why you’re the person to take teaching and learning to the next level
   4. Submit by 9am 15th May 2026
   5. Interviews – 22nd May 2026

Questions? Contact Nicola Hill nhill@whickhamschool.org