Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages; Spanish​/French

Redhill Academy Trust Teachers Main/Upper pay scale

Full Time

Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Required for either an April 2026 or September 2026 start

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish and French.

The focus at Park Vale Academy is on outstanding achievement for every student through maintaining a culture of extremely high expectations in relation to student conduct and attitudes. Consequently, academic results have improved significantly since the school re-opened in 2016 and the last OFSTED inspection (2024) graded the school as good in every category.

• QTS
• Degree level qualification (subject specific)
• Able to teach full range of ability 11-16
• Able to maintain high standards of discipline
• Able to use a range of strategies to promote learning
• Able to manage and encourage good behaviour
• Able to develop positive and meaningful relationships with students
• Able to make appropriate use of ICT for learning
• Understanding of how to use data to inform planning and improve students performance
• Understanding of a range of assessment for learning approaches, including grades where appropriate
• Able to communicate with students, parents and carers about pupils progress

Park Vale Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

For Further Details Regarding This Post Or To Request a Visit Please Contact Mrs E Smith At . To Apply Complete Our Online Application Form, Please Use The 'apply Now' Button. Please Include The Following In The Additional Information Section Of The Application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in MFL

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on .

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.