Are you an inspiring and dedicated linguist with a passion for Modern Foreign Languages? Christ the King College is seeking a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our unique and vibrant school community.
As the only joint Church of England and Catholic secondary college on the Isle of Wight, we offer a distinctive faith-based education founded on the Christian ideals of valuing every individual and caring for others. Our curriculum intent unifies both Anglican and Catholic traditions, striving to live out Gospel values while preparing students to be "the best they can possibly be" as global citizens.
The successful candidate will be a well-qualified specialist capable of delivering high-quality teaching and learning in MFL. You will:
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons following the school’s curriculum and schemes of work.
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
- Adapt teaching to respond to the diverse strengths and needs of all learners.
- Promote the safety, wellbeing, and excellent progress of pupils.
- Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the College.
Requirements
- Essential: The ability to teach French at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Desirable: Experience or the ability to teach French at Key Stage 5. The ability to teach Spanish; whilst the College currently only offers French, we are planning and hoping to expand our curriculum to offer Spanish in the future.
- A commitment to the College’s joint-faith mission and the professional standards of a teacher.
- A focus on maintaining high standards of ethics, behaviour, and professional conduct.
What We Offer
- A supportive community that values staff and their professional development.
- The opportunity to work in an inclusive environment that balances academic excellence with strong moral and spiritual guidance.
- Access to a comprehensive staff benefit package and professional training procedures.
- Whilst the vacancy is advertised as Main Scale teaching post, for the right canidate with relevant extensive experience, Upper Pay Scale pay can also be offered for colleagues able and willing to contribute to whole-school development, such as leading on initiatives or mentoring/coaching other teachers.
The school has over 1,100 students on roll, including a Sixth Form College of about 200 students. It is a well-established comprehensive school, which is well supported by parents and highly respected in the community.
Our students are very talented, a joy to teach and standards of performance and expectations are very high. We have an outstanding vision for our young people. If you would like to be part of this successful and thriving school and are a well-qualified and highly motivated professional, we would like to hear from you.
Please be aware that we can only accept applications from overseas candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK.