£41,328 - £65,000 per year (Ark MPS/UPS, Inner London).
The MFL provision at AGFS is very strong. All students begin studying Spanish in Year 7, with 70-90% continuing their language studies through Year 11. The curriculum is generously allocated, providing students with 3 hours of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) instruction each week. The top 30% of students also participate in the prestigious Mandarin Excellence Programme alongside their Spanish studies.
Our department is heavily influenced by cognitive science and best practices from other leading MFL departments across the UK. All teachers in the department offer Spanish to GCSE level, with French currently still being taught at Key Stage 4 and Mandarin also available.
As an MFL teacher, you will support the Head of Department in leading, developing, and managing the effective delivery of the MFL curriculum.
Reporting to: Head of MFL. Contract: Permanent. Working Pattern: Full Time.
Start date: ASAP: January, Easter or Summer 2027.
Benefits:
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
- Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Qualification Criteria:
- Qualified to teach and work in the UK
- Degree in an MFL subject or related subject
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all scholars in a challenging classroom environment
- Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
- Experience of teaching Spanish at KS3 and KS4
- Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
- Effective and systematic behaviour management
- Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
- Ability to teach French in addition to Spanish would be desirable but not essential
A passion for your subject, strong subject knowledge and a commitment to extracurricular activities are essential. Applicants must be fully aligned with the school’s values and ethos. This role is also suitable for Trainee Teachers and NQTs.
Right to work in the UK. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications close: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11:59pm.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Ark Greenwich Free School is a small school model (600 scholars aged 11-16), part of the Ark family of schools. This is a strict no excuses, no mobile phone school. Our curriculum is traditional and academic.
Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, lunch for early careers staff and have a 6pm/weekend work-related communication cut off.