Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - Full-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-79T
• Posted:31/01/2023
• Pay:MPS - UPS
• Start Date:September 2023 or sooner
• App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 23:00
• Interviews:tbc

Advert

Teacher of MFL (French and Spanish) MPS/UPS.  A recruitment allowance may be available for the right candidate.

We are an excellent school with a secure track record of dynamic and enthusiastic teaching and learning.  We are in the second highest performing non-selective school in Kent, as published recently by the Department of Education.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified linguist who is able to teach French KS3 & 4 and Spanish all key stages within the department.

We have an innovative department who effectively use creative strategies to reduce workload and to inspire excellent progress for students in Years 7-13. We are affiliated with a number of reputable professional partnerships, and offer a variety of high quality Continuing Professional Development opportunities.

Our students are a credit to the values of our school, and all visitors to our school comment positively on the excellent standards of behavior, courtesy and good nature of the students they encounter whilst spending time here at St Simon Stock Catholic School.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential, and instil a love of learning Languages.
• Be able to teach ideally both Spanish and French to all key stages. Possibly French to key stage 3 & 4.
• Have good subject knowledge and is familiar with AQA examination board.
• Be part of a team and will contribute to the ongoing development of this successful Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Promote and share their passion for languages.
• Set appropriate and challenging work for all students
• Be comfortable promoting Catholic values and ethos, but does not necessarily have to be Catholic.

We welcome applications from both experienced and newer members of the teaching profession. 

Please contact the school at HR@ssscs.co.uk to obtain an application form or download it from our website here.

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact HR@ssscs.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 February 2023

Interviews to be held on: Week commencing 27 February 2023

We look forward to hearing from you.

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622 754551
• Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Application pack