Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) 

French Specialist

Required for 03.05.2026

Teachers Pay Scale

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover 

We are seeking a well-qualified individual to deliver high-quality lessons and excellent pastoral care across KS3-KS4.  It is an exciting time to join St Edmund’s Catholic Academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. 

Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE  values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

OThe successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a real passion for their subject and a desire to work collaboratively within a very well established and high performing team and will: 

• Teach French at KS3 & KS4.

• Have experience of working with the Edexcel exam board is advantageous as the academy teaches the Edexcel Specification from 2024 for the New GCSE Specification for French.

• Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school including the annual programme of Liturgical events, weekly enrichment activities and annual showcase events within the academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers. 

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Miss Eleese Blanchette Curriculum Leader and are most welcome to visit the academy in advance. Please contact on 01902 558888 or email eblanchette@stedmunds.org

Closing Date: Monday 6th April - Noon

(early applications are welcomed, suitable candidates may be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application and we reserve the right to bring forward the  closing date in the event that the post is filled).

Interviews:  Week Commencing 13th April

St Edmund’s is part of the St Francis and St Gabriel the Archangel Multi-Academy Trust