What skills and experience we're looking for The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of MFL to join our academy in September 2026 on a full time, permanent basis. Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you. The Laurel Academy is an 11 to 16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you. You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community. What the school offers its staff Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… Financial Wellbeing: • Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme • Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme* • Access to an extensive discounts platform Physical Wellbeing: • 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household • Gym & fitness discounts • Cycle to Work scheme* • Free annual flu jab Mental Wellbeing: • Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme • Menopause Support Service • Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.