Description Hours of work: Full-time Teachers Hours Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: 09:00am Wednesday 07 January 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Uckfield College Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ Phone: 01825 764844 Email: hr@uckfield.college Website: www.uckfield.college Please note, we do not accept CVs. Required for 01 September 2026 Join Our Outstanding Team! Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular secondary school, set in the heart of rural Sussex yet within easy commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne, and the South Coast. The College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious, and strategic leader who views this role as the next step toward senior leadership. You will be passionate about driving high standards of student progress and be an innovative force for excellent teaching and learning across the MFL department. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to teach and lead A-Level MFL, setting the standard for post-16 success. The successful candidate will articulate and deliver a compelling vision for an excellent MFL education for all students. You will also be an integral part of our dynamic leadership team across the College, contributing to whole-college strategic initiatives and shaping our outstanding culture. We are deeply committed to 'growing our own' leaders, and you will receive extensive professional development, including mentorship, coaching, and full support for undertaking qualifications such as the NPQSL, providing the challenge and support needed to learn, develop, and thrive. Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including: Teachers’ Pension Scheme Extensive professional development opportunities Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources Team on extension 1008, quoting reference CLMFL/01/26, or visit our website. Completed applications can be returned via email. We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.