Clarendon Academy is looking to appoint a highly skilled Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join its friendly and dedicated MFL Department, with effect from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT, who is passionate about helping all pupils to achieve excellence. Full-time or part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time
We are a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. Our staff aim for every lesson, every day, to be exceptional and work tirelessly to ensure students feel that they belong and can achieve their dreams. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education. In June 2023 we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for offering a high-quality, well sequenced curriculum with the inspectors commenting that “pupils feel safe and cared for in this welcoming and friendly school.”
The successful candidate will be able to teach across the full age and ability range, up to A Level is desirable, and will be a team player happy to collaborate and share ideas with other teachers within the MFL Department. QTS status is essential for the role.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
* Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
* Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
* Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
* Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
* Is aware of current initiatives in MFL;
* Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the MFL Department and our school;
* Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
* Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
* Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
* Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
We can offer the successful candidate:
* An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
* Opportunities for training and progression;
* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Clarendon Academy has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office to arrange a tour on: 01225-785210.
Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 12pm
Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
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