Teacher of MFL with the ability to teach a second subject
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5LJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 800bd8be-c2e1-420f-9c5a-19e17334f119 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
Job title: Teacher of MFL with the ability to teach a second subject
Reports to: Head of MFL
Start Date: September 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, ambitious and passionate Teacher of Spanish to join the team.
Overview
The Modern Languages Department at Bullers Wood School is large, very well resourced and extremely successful.
We are able to offer French and Spanish
Our department’s philosophy is very clear. We aim to promote the enjoyment of and proficiency in language learning. We want each student to achieve the highest possible standard in the languages studied and we try to create an interest in, and openness towards, other countries and cultures through organising many different links and events.
Facilities
Languages are taught in specialist rooms. The Sanderson building contains 9 teaching rooms and an ICT suite, offering 30 PCs with extensive subject specific software. There are interactive whiteboards or screens in all teaching rooms which are very actively used.
Staff
All staff within the Department teach at least two languages specialising in one at KS5. It is the policy of the Department that all staff teach across the age and ability range.
In order to develop fully the potential of all members of staff, the Department meets regularly for in-service training sessions to keep in contact with new developments and, more importantly, to share ideas and best practice. Staff are also able to attend INSET organised by external providers where this benefit both the individual and the Faculty.
Key Stages 3 & 4
All students study two languages during Year 7 and 8 (Spanish and French) except a very small number of students who receive extra support with literacy. Most students continue their study of at least one language to GCSE following Edexcel specification. Students achieve fantastic GCSE results which are always well above the national average. In 2024 students achieved the following results:
French, 74% grades 9-4 and 37% grades 9-7.
Spanish, 80% grade9-4 and 24% grades 9-7.
Sixth Form
French and Spanish are taught to A level using the Edexcel board. In 2023
A Level students achieved the following results in French, 89% A*-C and in 2024 A Level students achieved the following results in Spanish, 80% A*-C.
What the school offers its staff
LGPS PensionEmployee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Role
Job title: Teacher of MFL with the ability to teach a second subject
Reports to: Head of MFL
Start Date: September 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, ambitious and passionate Teacher of Spanish to join the team.
Overview
The Modern Languages Department at Bullers Wood School is large, very well resourced and extremely successful.
We are able to offer French and Spanish
Our department’s philosophy is very clear. We aim to promote the enjoyment of and proficiency in language learning. We want each student to achieve the highest possible standard in the languages studied and we try to create an interest in, and openness towards, other countries and cultures through organising many different links and events.
Facilities
Languages are taught in specialist rooms. The Sanderson building contains 9 teaching rooms and an ICT suite, offering 30 PCs with extensive subject specific software. There are interactive whiteboards or screens in all teaching rooms which are very actively used.
Staff
All staff within the Department teach at least two languages specialising in one at KS5. It is the policy of the Department that all staff teach across the age and ability range.
In order to develop fully the potential of all members of staff, the Department meets regularly for in-service training sessions to keep in contact with new developments and, more importantly, to share ideas and best practice. Staff are also able to attend INSET organised by external providers where this benefit both the individual and the Faculty.
Key Stages 3 & 4
All students study two languages during Year 7 and 8 (Spanish and French) except a very small number of students who receive extra support with literacy. Most students continue their study of at least one language to GCSE following Edexcel specification. Students achieve fantastic GCSE results which are always well above the national average. In 2024 students achieved the following results:
French, 74% grades 9-4 and 37% grades 9-7.
Spanish, 80% grade9-4 and 24% grades 9-7.
Sixth Form
French and Spanish are taught to A level using the Edexcel board. In 2023
A Level students achieved the following results in French, 89% A*-C and in 2024 A Level students achieved the following results in Spanish, 80% A*-C.
What the school offers its staff
LGPS PensionEmployee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.