Harris Academy Bermondsey ยท London, London
We are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of French with Spanish to join our team on a part-time basis (2-3 days per week). At HAB, you will become part of a committed and collaborative team of teachers and staff, all working together to support and challenge our excellent students. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving languages department, delivering engaging lessons that foster a love of languages and cultural understanding. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about both French and Spanish, brings energy and creativity to the classroom, and is keen to support students of all abilities in reaching their full potential. If you are seeking a role where you can grow professionally, inspire young people and make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. This is a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to August 2027.
The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies