Teacher of Modern Languages

TEACHER OF MODERN LANGUAGES

Required from: September 2025

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Part-time 70 – 80%

The role:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and preferably experienced or ECT Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our vibrant and dynamic Modern Foreign Languages Department.

The successful applicant will be able to teach two Modern Languages German and Spanish (ideally) and French to A-Level Standard. They will combine outstanding subject knowledge with a proven track record of successful, impactful classroom practice. They will be confident in both language and literacy/cultural sides of the course and will be experienced in promoting the use of Target Language inside and outside the classroom, to the greatest practical extent.

Their lessons will be challenging and sensitive to the needs and levels of their pupils, through careful, dedicated and tailored planning and lesson designing.  The successful applicant will be confident teaching language, grammar, current affairs, literature and film, across KS3, KS4 and KS5. They will be flexible, autonomous and able to guide pupils confidently and supportively whilst embracing the use of as wide a range of teaching methods as possible, to encourage all students to develop a love for Languages.

Since September 2025, MFL is an optional subject. Each member’s contribution helps to make the team and the department successful. The ideal candidate will be flexible and keen to contribute to the very busy MFL calendar and lead various activities such as trips to support the MFL Department Plan.

About the MFL Department:

The MFL Language Department consists of 5 full-time teachers and 1 part-time teacher. We also work with part-time language assistants (French, German, Mandarin and Spanish). We support the school vision of academic excellence whilst teaching our students the skills they need to thrive confidently in their future aspirations. In MFL, this is translated by developing our students into confident linguists. Our students are expected to be taught towards the top. MFL classes throughout the school are held, to the greatest extent, in the Target Language, to develop the spontaneous use of the language. The students are expected to achieve a high level of fluency and accuracy. Our number of double linguists is growing. German, Spanish, French and Mandarin are taught at A-Level. All teachers within the MFL Department are expected to keep abreast of changes and curriculum changes. Since September 2025, French, German, and Spanish are following the iGCSE Edexcel. Mandarin is following the domestic Edexcel GCSE. At A-Level, French and German is following AQA, whilst Spanish is following Edexcel. The Department is keen to diversify its profile and relevance in the 21^st Century and we have a particular commitment to engaging students through culture, diversity, films and literature and offers several education trips, competitions and overseas trips. This is a very exciting time to join the Department.

About the School

Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18.  We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment, our new Senior School opened in 2019, and has been provided with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.

There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• Employee Assistance Programme

For an application form and further details please contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications: 25 April 2025 at 12.00 noon

Interview date to be confirmed

Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online search.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.