Modern Languages Teacher

Modern Language Teacher

Required for August start

ETC, MPS-UPS

Full-time

Permanent

Our curriculum aims to develop a love of language learning for students to succeed in a global market place. Our students will develop an appreciation of languages and cultures whilst developing into ambitious linguists who will be able to communicate confidently”.

Taught by our expert staff,  Ashby School students  will broaden their horizons, discover different cultures and societies as well as find out more about themselves, their culture, their life and their thinking through the opportunity to learn at least one modern language at KS3 and KS4.

The Languages faculty has 7 members of teaching staff, who work alongside our French language assistant to support the teaching of French and German in our curriculum. At Key Stage 4, more than 70 per cent of students are currently studying at least one language at GCSE (Edexcel French and/or German) which is a real strength for the faculty. Progression from KS4 sees French delivered at A Level (Eduqas)and we are ambitious to see German in our Sixth Form from 2027 with 2 GCSE classes currently in Year 10. We are also open to the growth of Spanish at Key Stage 5 to see a succession route from GCSE Spanish delivered at a range of our feeder schools.

Lessons within the faculty are delivered in a suite of well-resourced classrooms fully equipped for projector and sound across our KS4 and adjacent KS5 sites. Languages staff also understand the cultural and linguistic importance of trips and visits and we consistently run at least one of these visits per year open to all ML students at some point in their Ashby journey.

Ashby School liaises closely with other schools in the LIFE MAT to collaboratively develop KS3 and KS4 principles and pedagogy with the aim of enhancing student experience and enjoyment of languages. We aim to give students a valuable head start in language learning and their associated transferable skills.

The successful candidate should be able to teach French and/or German up to GCSE Higher level with the ability to teach KS5 being highly desirable. However, we recognise that not every school or training placement will have Key Stage 5 teaching so those with the ability even if not the experience should still apply for this post. An ability to teach a second language is also desirable but not essential.

 Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 11th June 2026 at 9:00am, with interviews taking place soon after. We might close the vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach 

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Ashby School

Nottingham Road

Ashby de la Zouch

Leicestershire

LE65 1DT

Headteacher: Jude Mellor