Modern Languages Teacher at Fortismere School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FS/30383

Location

Southwing, Tetherdown, London, Greater London, N10 1NE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (Actual)MPS-UPS

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 19th Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 23rd March 2026

Interview Date(s) W/C 23rd March 2026

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Modern Languages Department at Fortismere School. Students are taught by an experienced, passionate and collaborative team of specialist Language teachers within a highly successful department. We offer French, Spanish and Mandarin up to Key Stage 5 and have a strong track record of high academic standards. In addition to our strong reputation for European languages, we are a leading school in the teaching of Mandarin.

Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London, with a strong tradition of excellence. The Headteacher is looking to appoint a teacher of French and Spanish on a full-time basis, however, part time applications will be considered for the right candidate.

Our school vision is centred on the belief that education and the opportunities we provide have the power to transform the lives of young people. The Modern Languages Department plays a key role in achieving our shared vision and is one of the school’s leading departments in terms of attainment and progress.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of French and Spanish who can inspire, motivate and support our students to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to further enhance the academic and extracurricular impact of the department across the school community. They will place students at the heart of their practice, and contribute to maintaining the outstanding results and progress in the department.

The successful candidate will have:

· The ability to work across the Key Stages and deliver inspiring lessons

· Committed to collaborative working and passionate about teaching

· Have the ability to use formative and summative data to improve learning

We can offer:

· A friendly work environment and a supportive team

· Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP

· Continuous CPD

· Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school

· A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team

Please contact jobs@fortismere.org.uk for further information or a visit.

Fortismere School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.