Teacher of MFL

MPS/UPS (Inner London) + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that provides an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff who embody sector leading educational practice? If so, Leigh Academy Halley Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of MFL (French) to join us in September 2026.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful MFL team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding MFL curriculum.

If this sounds like an environment within which you would like to work, apply to join our team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work alone when required.

We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;

• We offer a vibrant and committed MFL Department, passionate about languages and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.
• We offer pupils the very best in MFL learning opportunities by delivering high quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
• We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD opportunities.
• This is further supported through our membership of the Leigh Academies Trust which provides regular teach-meets and co-operative training sessions within the trust to facilitate staff and student growth.
• All students study either French or Spanish in Key Stage 3 as part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, and 80% of students in Years 10 and 11 continue their language studies at GCSE level.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering MPS commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance. Successful candidates would need to be able to teach MFL to GCSE level. This opportunity would also be suitable for ECTs.

Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Halley
Welcome to Leigh Academy Halley, an aspirational and inclusive International Baccalaureate World School where we maximise student achievement through a dynamic curriculum and exceptional pastoral care. Guided by our core values of respect, achievement, collaboration, integrity, and resilience, we believe in the transformative power of education.

Academic Excellence

As an IB World School since 2019, we offer a “human-scale” education across all phases:

• Years 7 – 9: Middle Years Programme (MYP).
• Years 10 – 11: GCSE and vocational qualifications.
• Sixth Form: IB Careers Programme (IBCP) and T Levels.

Our results are record-breaking; in 2025, our students outperformed national averages in every performance measure. Leigh Academy Halley has also received an incredible Ofsted report that recognises “exceptional” practice across five key areas of academy life. This judgement recognises the academy as a national centre of excellence.

Innovation & Environment

Located on a 16-acre site, our academy blends historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Visual and Performing Arts Centre and an Engineering and Design Centre. Every student uses a personal Chromebook, supported by Google Educator-certified staff to enhance digital learning.

A Caring Community

Students thrive within our Small School model (Easley, Franklin, Turing, and Hawking), ensuring personalised support.

We are a local school of choice, committed to a gold-standard education that prepares students for fulfilling lives.

Click here to find out more about our academy!
 
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
 
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.