Job Title: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Actual Annual Salary: £26,332 - £36,281 (M1 to M6) based on four days per week
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time - Four days per week (0.8)
Additional Information: This role is offered over four days. At this time, we expect the non-working day to be a Thursday, but this may change once the 26/27 timetable has been finalised. This can be discussed at interview.
Provisional Start Date: September 2026
Are you a Spanish and French speaking teacher seeking a part time role in Somerset?
Kingsmead Academy in Wiveliscombe, Somerset are seeking an inspirational Modern Foreign Languages Teacher, who will bring a genuine passion for delivering exceptional language learning experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to use your talents to play a key part in championing the success and life chances of every pupil within our trust.
Working as part of a well established and supportive MFL team in our rural secondary school, you will be a teacher of French and Spanish to KS3 and KS4 students.
Our commitment to high expectations, a joy-filled and contemporary curriculum, and consistently excellent teaching enables us to open doors to lifelong success for our pupils as they grow into confident young adults. If you are driven, creative, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About you:
You will be:
- a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
- able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
- able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
- a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
- empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Kingsmead Academy
At Kingsmead, we believe in “achieving through caring”. Our educational philosophy is a simple one, that as a school we have a duty of care to look after the well being and development of every child, whatever their ability or circumstance. We give all students the tools to access a fulfilling life, realise their potential and prepare them to play their part in society.
A triangle of partnership is the linchpin formed between school, students and parents/carers to support students to make the best possible choices.
We believe that quality teaching is achieved with passion and energy, producing experiences that inspire, challenge and provide opportunities for young people to take charge of their own learning. Learners need to be encouraged to ensure that they are making the most of every single opportunity. Ultimately, this can only be achieved if students feel safe and cared for. This value of “achieving through caring” will be an integral part of initiatives and strategies implemented for every student at Kingsmead School.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
- Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
- Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
- Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
- Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
- A collaborative culture which supports workload.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 21 May 2026 @ 11.59pm
Shortlisting Date: 22 May 2026
Interviews: 3 June 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
