Redhill Academy Trust Teachers’ Main/Upper pay scale Full Time Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Required for either an April 2026 or September 2026 start We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish and French. The focus at Park Vale Academy is on outstanding achievement for every student through maintaining a culture of extremely high expectations in relation to student conduct and attitudes. Consequently, academic results have improved significantly since the school re-opened in 2016 and the last OFSTED inspection (2024) graded the school as good in every category. To be successful in this role you will have: • QTS • Degree level qualification (subject specific) • Able to teach full range of ability 11-16 • Able to maintain high standards of discipline • Able to use a range of strategies to promote learning • Able to manage and encourage good behaviour • Able to develop positive and meaningful relationships with students • Able to make appropriate use of ICT for learning • Understanding of how to use data to inform planning and improve students’ performance • Understanding of a range of assessment for learning approaches, including grades where appropriate • Able to communicate with students, parents and carers about pupil’s progress Park Vale Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers. Benefits Access to Teachers Pension Scheme Recognised continuous local government service The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school Cycle to work Scheme Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme Employee benefits platform For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs E Smith at e.smith@parkvaleacademy.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application: Your reasons for applying for the role Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in MFL If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk. As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.