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Teacher of French (Maternity Cover)

Oasis Academy Sholing · Southampton · Southampton

Job description

Full-Time Teacher of French (maternity cover)

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start Date: January 2027

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Suitable for ECTs 

An exciting opportunity to join the MFL team at Oasis Academy Sholing

Oasis Academy Sholing is a dynamic and rapidly improving school, committed to high standards and forward-thinking practice. We foster a culture of excellence, where both staff and students are supported to thrive.

Our academy is “A kind place to learn” – Ofsted, 2025

“Staff follow clear routines, which help students meet the school’s high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are typically calm, and teachers can teach without disruption.” – Ofsted, 2025

We are looking for a passionate and committed Teacher of MFL, with the ability to teach French across Key Stage 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher, or a more experienced practitioner.

You will join a supportive, experienced department and contribute to a growing subject area that we are passionate about further developing across the Academy. We aim to increase the number of students studying languages at Key Stage 4 by delivering an engaging curriculum and offering meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive environment with colleagues who care

• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally, including NPQML, NPQSL, and NPQH programmes

• Integrated IT provision with your own laptop and iPad

• The exciting Oasis benefits package for discounts on leisure, food, and holidays

• Health Shield Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, dental cover, and emotional wellbeing support

• Defined benefit Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free use of our dedicated staff gym

We are looking for someone who can:

• Teach French to a high standard at Key Stages 3 and 4 

• Use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate students

• Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and share best practice

• Embrace the use of digital learning, including iPad-led instruction

• Actively support the wider life of the school and uphold the Oasis ethos

For an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Lisa Travers, Head of Department, via the contract details on our website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.

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About this school

Oasis Academy Sholing

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
1,032
Avg teacher salary
£47,859
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.9:1
Academy trust
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Southampton, Southampton, SO19 8PH

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Salary
MPS/UPS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
10 November 2026

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