Teacher of MFL - Flexible

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-617T
• Posted:21/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September
• App Close Date:08/05/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:w/c 18th May

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Teacher of MFL (Spanish/French)
MPS/UPS| Permanent | Full-time/Part-time (flexible)

The Malling School (Ofsted Good with Outstanding features) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Languages Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from French and Spanish specialists. Flexibility around working pattern will be considered.

About the School
The Malling School is a values-driven school built on Caring, Determined and Reflective principles. We hold the Character Education Kitemark+ and are recognised nationally for our work in character education. We are proud to be one of the highest-performing non-selective schools in Kent.

We provide a calm, purposeful environment with strong behaviour systems and clear routines, allowing staff to focus on high-quality teaching. The Languages department is collaborative, with effective systems for marking, feedback and homework that support staff workload. Professional development includes weekly subject CPD, whole-school briefings and opportunities to work with external partners.

About the Role

• Teach Languages at KS3 and GCSE (KS5 desirable)
• Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum
• Engage in a personalised CPD programme
• Benefit from strong behaviour systems and leadership support
• Participate in coaching, induction and ongoing feedback

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Ability to teach Languages at KS3 and GCSE
• Reflective and innovative classroom practitioner
• Strong commitment to student progress and outcomes
• Enthusiastic and values-driven

Safeguarding and Compliance:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references, an online check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.

Application Information
Apply via Kent Teach by 8th May. Interviews will take place w/c 18th May. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Recruitment Pack