Teacher of MFL (Spanish & French)

Job Description
Teacher of MFL (Spanish & French)

Required: September 2026
Reporting to: Head of MFL
Hours: Part Time (0.8 FTE)
Closing date: Wednesday 15th April, 12:00 noon
Interview date: Thursday 23rd April

The Role

The King’s School, Gloucester is seeking to appoint an inspiring and high-achieving teacher to join its MFL Department,
teaching Spanish and/or French to pupils from beginners in Year 7 through to KS5. The successful candidate will have
a genuine enthusiasm for their language(s) and, through excellent teaching, will be able to instil a love of the subject in
their pupils, shaping learning of MFL into an enriching linguistic journey.

The School

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least
1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding
county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in
high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. Local
media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every
one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title
in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily
and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a
continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen
as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

The Department

In today’s world, we believe all pupils should have the opportunity to study a Modern Foreign Language, and we are
fortunate to  be  able to  provide this  opportunity  in an  inspirational  setting  overlooking the  magnificent  Gloucester
Cathedral.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department at King’s aims to make students proficient in the use of two languages:
French and Spanish. This involves not only linguistic competence, but also an understanding of different cultures; as
such, we actively encourage participation in events, competitions, clubs and overseas trips. Our schemes of work look
to teach beyond the confines of the specifications, and inspirational teaching brings languages to life.

In their first year, all pupils learn both French and Spanish. As they progress through the curriculum, they may choose
to carry on one or both languages to GCSE and beyond. By the end of the course, our objective is for all students to
communicate effectively in the target language and appreciate the countries and cultures in which it is spoken. Visits
abroad provide a practical opportunity to use their language skills; every year, Second Form (Year 8) pupils attend an
activity and language course in Normandy; every other year, Third Form (Year 9) through to Upper Sixth (Year 13)
pupils can join us on a trip to Spain and/or France.

Main Duties

First class, innovative teaching in a manner appropriate to pupils' ages and abilities;
Promoting the importance of MFL in a modern world, in order to increase uptake at GCSE and A-Level;

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• Assessing and recording pupils' progress in accordance with departmental and School policies;
• Attending and contributing to departmental meetings;
• Developing and sharing teaching and learning resources;
• Monitoring the work and progress of pupils, including those with specific learning needs;
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and our Continuing Professional Development programme;
• Contributing to the construction, monitoring and delivery of a teaching programme for your subject area at

KS3, KS4 & KS5;

• Contributing to the coordination of the setting and marking of trial exams at KS5 and KS4;
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Promoting the awareness of relevant career opportunities and experiences for pupils;
• Helping  to  organise  appropriate  extracurricular  opportunities  and  experiences  (e.g.  educational  trips)  to
enhance the enrichment and learning of students in your subject area, and also contributing to the provision
of the general extra-curricular programme of the MFL department;

• Helping  to  initiate  and  promote  links  with  The  King’s  Junior  School,  other  schools  and  educational

organisations where appropriate;

• Contributing  to  the  extra-curricular  life  of  the  School  through  the  Activities  and  Academic  Enrichment

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Programme or other appropriate commitment;
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with
whom you come into contact;

• Taking part in the pastoral life of the School as a Form Tutor or Cover Tutor;
• Any  other  tasks  or  responsibilities  that  may  reasonably  be  assigned  by  the  Deputy  Head  (Academic)  or

Headmaster.

Personal Profile

• A degree related to MFL or native proficiency in one of the languages offered at King’s;
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Experience of teaching and raising attainment at KS3-5;
Enthusiasm and passion for the subject, the School and the pupils;
Forward-thinking approach and dynamic, effective teaching strategies that engage all learners;
Initiative and resourcefulness, able to produce excellent lesson sequences;
Excellent written and oral communication, numerical and interpersonal skills;

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Excellent  organisational  skills,  able  to  work  under  pressure,  plan  and  prioritise  own  workload  and  remain
professional at all times;

• Ability to deliver high standards, accuracy and attention to detail, meeting all deadlines;
• Willing to undertake further professional development;
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Further post-graduate qualifications and experience relating to MFL are desirable.

Salary

The King’s School offers its own salary scale, details of which can be discussed at interview.

Timetable, Induction and Training

The School operates to a ten-day timetable cycle, consisting of 60 periods. Full-time members of staff teach 48 periods
per cycle. Early Career Teachers receive a 10% minimum reduction in their allocation in their first year for training
and induction – this reduces to 5% in the second year of induction. The King’s School has a strong record of training
and developing teachers in situ, and there are opportunities for further development at every level.

Benefits

Staff Wellbeing Programme and Wellbeing Day (additional leave);

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
• Generous fee remission for children being educated at King’s;
• Wraparound care for Junior School children being educated at King’s;
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
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• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Various discounts for local services including gym memberships and garages;
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Free access to our Employee Assistant Programme;
Free lunches;
Free on-site parking.

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES or by submitting a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via
email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk. A CV is not required.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th April at 12:00 noon, with interviews taking place on Thursday
23rd April. However, early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to
the published closing date, if appropriate.

further

For
recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.

information,  please  contact  Mr  Harry  Fuller  on  01452  337337  or  via  email

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The  King’s  School,  Gloucester  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  children  and  expects  all  staff  and  volunteers  to  share  this
commitment.  All  offers  of  employment  are  subject  to  an  Enhanced  DBS  check  (including  Children’s  Barred  List),  satisfactory  references  from  previous
employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including a prohibition
from  teaching  check  where  appropriate  (which  may  include  for  some  non-teaching  positions)  and,  in  line  with  KCSIE,  an  online  search  for  shortlisted
candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that calls into question the candidate’s suitability
to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School, Gloucester. Any information discovered will be shared with members of
the interviewing panel prior to interview. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. This post
is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023), which would otherwise  mean that certain
convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and would not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they were disclosed, employers could not take
them  into  account.  Guidance  about  whether  a  conviction  or  caution  should  be  disclosed  can  be  found  on  the  Ministry  of  Justice  website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.