MFL Teacher

Lift Schools; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

MFL Teacher

Lift New Rickstones

Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
United Kingdom

MPR/UPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

April 2026 Start

Lift New Rickstones is graded ‘Good’ (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the school has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The school is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.

Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the school is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.

Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the school.

Our “Curriculum Drivers” guide everything we do, encouraging students to be safe, happy, proud and reach their full potential.

• Ambition : sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are committed to high expectations for all and to providing the right scaffolding and support so that every student, whatever their starting point, can achieve their very best.
• Character : underpins our pastoral care, our TPP approach and our behaviour systems. It is about more than rules and routines; it is about developing resilience, responsibility and integrity, helping students to learn from mistakes and grow into confident, respectful young people.
• Opportunity : ensures that all students benefit from rich personal development and enrichment, both within and beyond the classroom. We want every young person to recognise the possibilities open to them and to leave us equipped with the knowledge, experiences and confidence to take their next steps.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Spanish to join our vibrant and forward thinking Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate linguist who is eager to deliver high-quality Spanish teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and to inspire pupils to engage deeply with language and culture.

You will join a supportive team of two specialist teachers, teaching in your own dedicated classroom. Lessons follow the viva (Pearsons) syllabus, with a strong focus on embedding Conti (EPI) methodologies to develop fluency, confidence and spontaneous speech.

Beyond the classroom, you will play a key role in enriching students' experience of Spanish through our weekly after school club and educational visits to Spain, including residential opportunities that provide authentic immersion experiences. You will also work collaboratively within the MFL team to share resources, refine curriculum planning and continually strengthen the provision.

About You

We welcome applications from teachers with relevant classroom experience who are enthusiastic about Modern Foreign Languages and committed to delivering high-quality teaching. If you are passionate about languages, keen to inspire curiosity about global cultures, and motivated to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Should you have any specific questions following a review of the advert, Hannah Gracie, Assistant Principal, may be contacted for an informal discussion via [e-mail].

Closing date

20th February 2026

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Further details can be found there.