Teacher of Spanish - Full-time

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-6905-555T
• Posted:16/01/2026
• Pay:MPS + Fringe Allowance + Recruitment allowance
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

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Teacher of MFL – Spanish (+ French) MPS + Fringe Allowance + £2,000 recruitment allowance for applicants who apply directly

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join our Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026. The ability to teach French will also be required.

The successful candidate will deliver Spanish across the ability range within a fully mixed academy that benefits from excellent facilities, high-quality resources, and outstanding accommodation. Our Sixth Form proudly offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, providing further opportunities for professional growth.

This post represents an excellent opportunity to work alongside a supportive and experienced team of practitioners. It is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), who will receive comprehensive mentoring through our supportive induction and training programme, as well as for an experienced teacher seeking to further develop their practice and career.

Staff wellbeing is a key priority at Knole Academy. Our staff benefit from a range of initiatives including access to mental health and well being support, free gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a well-maintained, well-resourced working environment. We are also committed to supporting an effective and sustainable work-life balance.

Knole Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are passionate about teaching Spanish and would like to join our dedicated team, please apply via our online portal: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136128/EDV-2026-KA-54363

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026 Interviews: To be advised - applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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Information about the school

Introduction to Knole Academy

Knole Academy has a capacity for 1550 students aged 11-19. We are an all ability co-educational school with a grammar stream which has developed exponentially over the last few years. The academy became part of the Aletheia Academies Trust in September 2024, further information on the schools within the Trust can be viewed here: https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/

We foster an engaging learning ethos, using state-of-the-art technologies to develop new skills and create high aspirations. We deliver the IB Curriculum within our popular Sixth Form and offer a wide variety of extra curricular activities such as CCF (Combined Cadet Force) and Duke of Edinburgh Awards, dance and PE fixtures. Our Pastoral department is very supportive offering three in house Counsellors, well being dogs and friendly staff.

Our school is located close to good transport links with Sevenoaks and Bat and Ball stations nearby and with ample staff parking facilities.

We are seeking:

• staff who are reflective about their own teaching practice - we offer a supportive peer lesson observation programme within our teaching and learning team
• staff who are confident and skilled with behaviour management
• staff who are committed to ongoing CPD

We offer:

• a well resourced school environment with great facilities
• Lead Practitioners and mentors to support our ECTs
• commitment to staff development
• free membership to our on site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car charging
• Well being dogs
• on line parent consultations
• paid eye tests and flu jabs
• supportive of a good work life balance

Job Contact Information

• Name:Rose Marsaud
• Address:Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE
• Telephone: 01732 454608
• Email: hr@knoleacademy.org