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Visit our Recruitment Platform where you can find full details and the on-line application form can be completed:

at – https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies or contact Alsager school on 01270 871100.

TEACHER OF MODERN LANGUAGES

Required from September 2026 [Permanent]

Thank you for your interest in this permanent post. To help your application, we have outlined below the particular qualities we hope you will be able to bring to this post.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our outstanding Communications faculty in September 2026. The aptitude to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and consistently teach stimulating and innovation lessons is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a well-qualified teacher of MFL with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
• have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
• be a proficient ICT user to enhance their teaching.
• have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3 & KS4, with the potential of KS5 teaching. At least one of French, German or Spanish to KS4 with a second language to KS3.
• be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
• have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
• be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
• Contribute to teamwork within the faculty and the school as a whole.
• Have high expectations and commitment to the wider life of the school.

As a member of an innovative and forward-looking faculty, you would be encouraged to gain a wide range of experience to support your own professional development.

All staff in the faculty are encouraged to develop their skills and expertise and to assume responsibility, as necessary, for the effective delivery of the teaching programmes. Planning programmes of study and the management of courses are a collective responsibility; hence, teamwork, shared ideas and mutual support are essential, well-developed, threads within the team.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to work in one of the highest performing schools in Cheshire East and an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ (January 2023) school.
• a pleasant, working environment in well maintained and equipped classrooms on a mature campus in the heart of Alsager in rural Cheshire East.
• to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Head and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• a dedicated, hardworking and supportive MFL team all passionate about their subject.
• friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• a comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT, including your own dedicated mentor.
• an outstanding professional development programme with the opportunity to share best practice within your own faculty and with staff from other specialisms.
• a laptop to use whilst in employment.
• a large, modern and comfortable communal staff room to relax in during your breaks.
• employee of the week scheme.
• part of the Cheshire Teaching School Hub.
• superb on-site catering at very competitive prices.
• reduced membership of the on-site Leisure Centre Fitness Suite.
• free on-site parking.
• good road/rail links with access to Manchester city centre and the airport in under an hour.
• children of staff who have worked at the school for two or more years are counted as part of our admissions criteria.

If you feel that you are the right person to help us to develop our Communications Faculty still further, please do apply by completing all sections of the online form, including the statement online. It will help our shortlisting, and therefore your application, if your statement follows the format described below:

• Relevant Experience and subject knowledge: outline how your experience to date prepares you to meet the requirements of the person specification. ECTs should expand upon their teaching practice.
• Teaching Style: your philosophy and approach to teaching your subject.
• Personal Qualities: the personal qualities you would bring and the contribution you would make to Alsager School.
• General Statement: any other relevant things you wish to say in support of your application. This section is optional.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Monday, 11th May 2026.

Interviews: TBC.

Andrea O’Neill

Headteacher

MODERN LANGUAGES AT ALSAGER SCHOOL

Modern Languages forms part of the Communication Faculty which includes MFL, Business, Computer Science, ICT and Economics. We have a staffing complement of six full-time language teachers. The established subjects are French, German and Spanish. Pupils at Alsager experience creative and engaging lessons that stretch and challenge all abilities.

At Key Stage 3, all pupils are taught one language, with half the year studying an additional language. Pupils have 6 periods of MFL per fortnight. Languages are popular at Alsager School and the vast majority of our students continue to study a language to GCSE. We also have a significant number of dual linguists at GCSE.

At Key stage 4, pupils study the foreign language for four periods a fortnight. We currently use the Edexcel exam board, and the Pearson Edexcel textbooks. The languages department has an excellent record of success.

All three languages have been successfully taught at A level. Students will all follow the AQA syllabus. Much of the teaching is based on a variety of authentic materials and current internet sources.

We recognise the importance of setting languages in context and organise regular trips to France, Germany and Spain. These trips are always extremely popular with our pupils. Other extra-curricular activities also include visits to local universities and Languages workshops within school.

Modern Languages has superb facilities: all classrooms have interactive whiteboards and as part of our continued drive to develop language skills and support independent learning we have a Sanako multimedia computer language laboratory. The Learning Resource Centre and Sixth Form Area also allow students to pursue independent study.

The successful candidate will be well qualified and able At least one of French, German or Spanish to KS4 with a second language to KS3. It is vital that staff are flexible, hardworking and keen to maintain their expertise in the target language. A willingness to participate in visits abroad will also be desirable.

Alsager School expects high standards of both pupils and staff and provides a friendly environment working in teams. We are dedicated to supporting all of our staff and we have an extensive training programme in place. Alsager School is an alliance of the Holmes Chapel Teaching School, and we work very closely with local secondary schools developing and sharing practices.

Rebecca Howlett

Curriculum Leader

Job Title: Teacher of Modern Languages

The Governors are seeking to appoint a graduate who is able to demonstrate thefollowingqualities and experience:

Qualifications

Well qualified graduate.

Qualified teacher, or expect to gain QTS by the start of the contract.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Awareness of current syllabus development.

Experience

Experience of teaching across the 11-18 age range.

Ability to teach at least one of French, German or Spanish to KS4 with a second language to KS3.

Proven record or evidence from teaching practice of potential to help students reach high standards of learning and achievement.

Experience of using interactive whiteboard technology.

Understand the importance of the pastoral role of every teacher.

Knowledge

High standard of subject knowledge.

Knowledge of current developments in Teaching & Learning.

Understanding and use of strategies to raise achievement.

Experience and understanding of helping low achievers.

Personality

Demonstrate a positive & enthusiastic outlook.

Passionate about language.

Ambitious with a drive to succeed.

Ability to inspire & motivate students and peers.

Commitment to safeguard & promote the welfare of children.

Self confidence

Flexibility/adaptability

Special

Aptitudes

Professionalism/integrity.

Good communication skills.

Work with energy, commitment and good humour.

Be an effective team member.

Play full role in departmental development, especially contributing to teaching & learning materials.

Ambitious and keen to undertake continuing professional development.

Personal Attributes

Desire to contribute to and be involved in the wider life of the school.

For more information please contact - jobs@alsagerschool.org

Alsager School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.