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Teacher of MFL (French & Spanish) - Maternity Cover

Job details
Posting date: 21 November 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 December 2025
Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 1551b12f-021d-417b-8459-36575657297d

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational linguist to join our wonderful MFL Department.

As a MFL teacher, the successful applicant will be required to teachSpanishto GCSE level and French in years 7 - 9. French and Spanish are taught throughout the 11 – 16 age range and at all levels and ability - at KS4 we follow the AQA specification.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject; someone who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professionalwith high levels of personal motivation and ambition. In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner who is seeking a change of environment, a former teacher looking to return to the profession, or an ECT; the most essential criteria that we are seeking is that you arecommitted to raising achievement through excellent classroom practice.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special!

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.

We are a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.

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