Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

TERM TIME ONLY, FIXED TERM (MATERNITY COVER) FULL TIME

ASTON MANOR ACADEMY

MPS1 - UPS3, £34,069 - £52,835 FTE

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, the role has arisen due to the pending maternity leave of the current position holder. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, and is able to motivate and inspire students.

This role involves nurturing, developing and supporting our students deliver consistently high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be part of a small but impactful department to ensure strong student outcomes, while fostering a positive culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and students. A key focus of the role is to ensure that all learners make appropriate and sustained progress. Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement and in our last Ofsted inspection (June 2025) we maintained our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a technology scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, BHSF Connect service and a cycle to work scheme.
• Golden Ticket Day
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (Teaching staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on [phone removed] or via email at [email removed]

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/