Springwood High School are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and creative MFL Teacher for full time Maternity Cover to teach German (to KS5) and French (years7/8) to join our team. The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in MFL, and work collaboratively with departmental staff in our high performing department.
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS as appropriate
Temporary till 31st December 2026 (Maternity Cover)
This post is open to ECTs
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
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Purpose of the Job
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful MFL faculty. You will share your passion for language learning with the students and make an important contribution to our department.
Timetabled languages offered at KS3-5 are French, German and Spanish. We would welcome applications from well-qualified candidates who are able to teach German to Key Stage 5. As well as German, the timetable also consists of year 7 and 8 French. Proven success at GCSE and A level is essential.
This post is to cover a maternity leave for up to 1 year. There is likely to be the opportunity at the end of the maternity leave to continue at the school part-time.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· To meet all requirements of the Teachers’ Standards.
· Within the designated curriculum area, to implement, deliver and contribute to the published scheme of work.
· To shape the learning experience to motivate and encourage students to achieve their full potential.
· To monitor the progress of students and provide support to ensure personal and academic growth.
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
· To deliver the designated programme of teaching as presented in the published scheme of work.
· To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.
· To prepare and update subject materials.
· To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality
standards.
Personal and Professional Conduct
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 13th October 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 13th October 2025
Start Date: 1st January 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.