Sir Harry Smith Community College Β· Peterborough, East of England
Teacher of MFL We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner ideally able to deliver French at Key Stage 3 and 4 and German at Key Stage 3. It would be advantageous but not essential to able to teach their specialist language at key stage 5. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs and can offer excellent professional development, guidance and support. The successful candidate will have: Be creative, innovative, and dedicated to improving student outcomes. Inspire and engage students through dynamic and imaginative teaching. Bring strong subject knowledge and a passion for MFL to the classroom. Work collaboratively with a committed team of supportive and skilled teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and welcoming department while fostering a love for languages in our students. What the school can offer: Supportive and ambitious middle and senior leaders; Recognition for continuous service; Automatic enrolment into the TPS; Excellent CPD opportunities; Access to the Employee Assistance Programme. Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning, and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Haskell, Curriculum Manager for MFL at jhaskell@sirharrysmith.com Application deadline is Midday Monday 8th June 2026 . (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post). Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment history references.