MFL Teacher Woodroffe School

Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our supportive languages team from this summer. Languages are highly valued at Woodroffe, with significantly higher GCSE uptake than both local and national averages. Our students are motivated, hardworking, and ambitious, and their success is reflected in our position as the top‑performing school in the county for examination outcomes.

The department currently offers French, Spanish, and Mandarin through to GCSE, with A‑level provision available for those wishing to continue their language studies further. We are seeking a French and/or Spanish specialist to support the department during a period of maternity cover. This role would suit either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, with excellent support available within the department to ensure success and professional growth.

The role is offered on a full‑time or part‑time basis initially for the summer term, with the possibility of extending.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire a love of languages through engaging teaching approaches that foster confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with the skills required to motivate students to achieve excellent progress.
• Enthusiasm and engagement with students of all abilities in lessons.
• Planning and engagement skills to create highly effective learning experiences.

Come and be part of a school where every child is supported to be the very best they can be and staff are equally supported both professionally and personally. There will be an opportunity to have a tour around the school at the time of interview.

Woodroffe School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; the successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with government safer recruitment guidelines.

Right to work in the UK must be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and related amendments; spent convictions and cautions that are protected under the Offences Act do not need to be disclosed to employers.

Keeping Children Safe in

Education:

online searches of shortlisted candidates will be conducted as part of the safeguarding process. Searches will be based on suitability to work with children and will be conducted by a single person who will only share relevant findings.

The Woodroffe School is a vibrant and rewarding place to work, where dedicated professionals share a deep commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning. As an 11–18 local authority maintained secondary school, we uphold a strong culture of teacher professionalism and autonomy. Our aim is to develop the whole child, built on rigorous academic foundations and enriched by a wide‑ranging extracurricular programme.

Working for The Woodroffe School: we pride ourselves on looking after staff. Our comprehensive wellbeing programme and commitment to a sustainable work–life balance ensure staff have the time, energy, and space to enjoy fulfilling activities. At Woodroffe, you will benefit from high‑quality professional development, clear pathways for career progression, and opportunities for promotion within the school.