Teacher of MFL

The Leigh Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Teacher of MFL to join our Modern Foreign Languages faculty from September 2024. This role is ideal for those seeking to inspire students at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and also inspire our team of dedicated, talented and experienced staff. We can offer a supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one, the opportunity to work under strong and dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all, and a team of talented MFL staff at all stages of their career. We are seeking a teacher who can confidently deliver both Spanish and French.

We’re keen to hear from you if:

You are passionate about your subject 
You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students
In return, we are offering:

A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level, BTEC and IB diploma groups
The chance to join and be part of an Academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role 
Well motivated and receptive learners across our Academy
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance.

Working with us at The Leigh Academy: The Leigh Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. Overall the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages of their career. Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning terraces and classrooms built around a daylit winter garden give the academy a unique and special character.

The purpose built academy has the most up-to-date, technologically advanced facilities available. It is divided into four Colleges each containing 400 students aged 11-18 taught by their own staff. Our dedicated and energetic staff make a real difference to the lives of our students. We believe that these smaller schools within the Academy develop deeper relationships and lay stronger foundations for learning which underpin outstanding achievement.

The principles that have taken us on our exciting journey remain: namely, a passion for learning; a commitment to trying new ways to inspire and motivate young minds; and a dedication to helping each student fulfil their potential by encouraging them to explore all that life has to offer. Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.