Foreign Language Specialist - Part-time

Nexus Education Schools Trust

• Ref:KCC-F108-22-T
• Posted:30/07/2025
• Pay:Unqualified Teacher (Kent Fringe)
• Start Date:Autumn Term
• App Close Date:03/09/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:8th September

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We’re looking for a passionate and visionary Foreign Language Teacher to ignite a love of language in our young learners. At our school, you won’t just teach vocabulary - you’ll inspire curiosity, confidence, and a global outlook that will stay with children for life. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and bring the world into the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver energetic, whole-class language lessons for PPA cover that get every child speaking, engaging, and enjoying their journey into a new language! 
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and confidence in language learning.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and development of the whole-class foreign language lessons across the school (eg French, Spanish, German) 
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to engage pupils of all abilities.
  Promote cultural awareness and appreciation of the target language.
• Ensure lessons align with national curriculum expectations and school policies.
• Develop and maintain a progressive language curriculum across year groups.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to support and engage all learners.
• Collaborate with the SENDCo to ensure inclusive foreign language provision for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged pupils. 
• Foster a school-wide enthusiasm for foreign languages among pupils, staff, and parents.
• Create and adapt resources and equipment to support foreign language learning.
• Support staff with strategies to reinforce foreign language learning outside of specialist lessons. 

Information about the federation

At Joydens Wood Infant and Junior Schools, we’re more than just schools—we’re dynamic, thriving communities where children come first! Our passionate, dedicated team of staff and local committee members are committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential in a fun, inspiring, and supportive environment.

We believe learning should be exciting and challenging, and we set high expectations to ensure every child grows into a confident, independent learner. By working hand-in-hand with parents, we create a seamless partnership that helps each child thrive academically and socially.

The close connection between our Infant and Junior Schools ensures a smooth transition for all children, while our strong links with local secondary schools provide continuity in their educational journey. We’re all about building a solid foundation for the future, inside and outside the classroom!

Our students don’t just learn—they live! With a wide range of extra-curricular activities, we encourage every child to discover their passions, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. At Joydens Wood Schools, we educate for life, helping children develop into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world.

We love welcoming parents, helpers, and visitors to our vibrant school community, and we’ve got exciting plans for the year ahead! Stay connected with us as we share the latest news, events, and opportunities to get involved.

Visits to the strong are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school direct to arrange this. Tel: 01322 523188

Joydens Wood Infant and Junior Schools are part of Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST) a rapidly growing Multi-Academy Trust with 20 vibrant primary schools across Bromley, Kent, Lewisham and Southwark. Over the past five years, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring our schools provide exceptional learning opportunities for every pupil.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Bromley
• Address:Brackley Road,
  Beckenham,
  Kent,
  BR3 1RF
• Telephone: +442082894767
• Email: lbromley@nestschools.org

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• JWJ Language Specialist Pack