Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt

Contact:  hrwest@acertrust.org.uk

Teacher of MFL (French and German)

Required for September 2026

Suitable for an experienced Teacher or ECT

Main or Upper Pay Range

Wood Green School is seeking to recruit an excellent teacher of Modern Languages. Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications.  We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.

The right candidate – Teacher of MFL (French and German)

Applications are welcome for the position of an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Modern Languages to join our successful, forward-looking department. This is a permanent, full-time post from September 2026.

●        You will be able to teach French to A-Level and German to at least KS3

●        You will be a talented teacher with a passion for Languages

●        You will show the ability to inspire students of all ages and abilities

●        You will have high expectations of yourself and students and be committed to your professional development

●        You will be committed to playing a full role in the development of the Languages Department and the wider school

●        Additional languages (i.e. Spanish) may be useful as we consider possible developments of our department in the future

Wood Green can offer:

●        A Languages Department that achieves outstanding outcomes and has a drive to improve from Year 7 through to A level (GCSE FFT5 in French last year).

●        Students who thrive on good relationships with staff and who enjoy Languages.

●        Development opportunities for staff, collaborating with teachers within school, across the West Oxfordshire Learning Partnership and as part of the Acer Trust.

●        A school committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can with supportive colleagues and a constant focus on enhancing teaching and learning.

Please submit your application via the mynewterm website

If you have any questions, would like to talk through the role, or would like to arrange to visit the school, please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk

The closing date is 13 February 2026 at 12 noon

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.  Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.