Teacher of MFL (French)
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | eaa581e1-e2c6-4037-9a5d-cbdb9f2c6d26 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and skilful teacher to teach Modern Foreign Languages, who is able to demonstrate:
• Ability to teach French to Key Stage 4.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
• A successful track record of raising attainment and progress for students of all abilities.
• A passion for languages, interested in inspiring students and a wish to join a vibrant, forward-thinking and successful team.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective learning environment and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.
The benefits that we offer staff:
• Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.
• Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.
• Employee Pension Scheme.
• Onsite parking.
Further details about the role
It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’; to be ‘Partners in Learning’; to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.
We are now looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and skilful teacher to teach Modern Foreign Languages, who is able to demonstrate:
• Ability to teach French to Key Stage 4.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
• A successful track record of raising attainment and progress for students of all abilities.
• A passion for languages, interested in inspiring students and a wish to join a vibrant, forward-thinking and successful team.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective learning environment and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.
The benefits that we offer staff:
• Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.
• Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.
• Employee Pension Scheme.
• Onsite parking.
Further details about the role
It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’; to be ‘Partners in Learning’; to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.