Teacher of MFL French (Temporary to Cover Maternity Leave)

Achieving the Highest Standards Together.✨📚💡

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful oversubscribed school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious, and energetic classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join a supportive and well-resourced MFL Department. You will be part of a team which enforces high standards of behaviour and pushes students to achieve their very best.

We are looking for someone who:

• 📖 Has a passion for teaching and learning
• 🤝 Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• 🎯 Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
• 🎨 Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
• 👥 Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

Working at Cowley International College

Our staff are our most important asset and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training.

We offer:
•Flexible working opportunities
•Supportive Leadership Team
•‘TLC’ sessions investing in personal development for all colleagues
•Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
•Teachers’ Pension/Local government pension schemes and recognised continuous service
•Free flu vaccine
•Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
•Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
•24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
•Cycle to Work scheme

At Cowley International College, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ❤️

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role or to arrange a visit, please email: jobapps@cowleysthelens.org.uk

Closing date: 12 May 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. ⏳

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.