Modern Languages Teacher

St Teresa's; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to teach French and Spanish. The role involves delivering engaging lessons to students and participating in continued professional development. Ideal candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and experience in teaching key stage languages. Join a supportive community focused on student success and personal growth within the teaching profession. The closing date for applications is February 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching French to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Experience teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4.
• Ability to teach Key Stage 5 languages is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vibrant lessons to motivate students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Skills

Flair for delivering creative lessons

Excellent communication skills

Professional development enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time • Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: Tbc

Chelmer Valley is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who can confidently teach French to Key Stages 3, 4 and Spanish to Key Stage 4. The ability to teach Key Stage 5 languages would be beneficial. The languages team is a mixture of experienced and young staff and benefits from a range of digital resources to support teaching and learning.

You will have a natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons that enthuse and motivate all students to want to learn and achieve. You will have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic about your professional development.

Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. It is an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. Our vision 'always the best we can be' is such that we expect to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.

High value is placed on providing ongoing professional development and engaging in educational research. We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team and to achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students.

Visits are welcome. If you are interested in joining us then please contact Michelle Robertson via email to [e-mail] or to download an application form and apply, please visit our website: www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk. Closing date for applications midday on Friday 27 February 2026. The school reserves the right to process applications as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Information about the School

Chelmer Valley High School – An Engineering & Leadership Specialist Academy - is located north of Chelmsford, in the village of Broomfield. We became an Academy on 1st August 2011. It is a very exciting time at Chelmer Valley, we continue to go from strength to strength with a staff whose commitment to taking the Academy forward is second to none and a governing body that provides challenge and support.

Our school has a positive atmosphere and everyone is expected to treat each other with respect in creating a positive and effective learning environment. Chelmer is a very popular school and as a result, over a number of years, the school has become heavily oversubscribed.

The current school roll is nearly 1200 students, including 190 in the Sixth Form. Our aim is to remain at about this size in order to provide each student with the appropriate level of personal attention and care that they need and deserve.

The Premises

Major developments are evident throughout our site. State of the art Technology and Science facilities combined with an impressive specialist Performing Arts centre, purpose built sixth form building and modern PE facilities provide staff and students alike with the latest and most effective resources to support learning.

In the classroom

Our expectations of students are high; they are expected to work hard. Various programmes are in place to provide a wide range of opportunities for all students whether it is additional help in the class for those who need it or, additional activities for Gifted and Talented students.

Leadership

Leadership is very strong indeed. We believe in developing the teaching and learning skills and qualifications of all our staff. Leadership development is prevalent throughout the school. Internal promotion is encouraged and to our credit a number of staff having gone on to be Heads of Department, Deputy Headteachers and even Headteachers in other local schools. We want all our teachers, through their creativity, initiatives and teaching skills to ensure the delivery of high quality lessons and learning opportunities for all our students.

We were one of the first secondary schools in Essex to be designated as a training school by the DfE and work very closely with teacher training hubs as part of the Mid Essex ITT.

Our school is regularly involved in a variety of extra curricular activities covering all areas of school life. School productions, language visits, competitive sports and music tuition are among the activities. We would always hope to encourage students to become directly involved or to develop others where their interests lie.

We are a forward thinking, innovative and successful school. Our list of achievements is extensive and includes: The School Achievement Award, SportsMark, Essex Achievement Award for promoting positive behaviour, Member of the Mid Essex ITT Consortium, a strategic partner of the Chelmsford Teaching Schools Alliance and National Healthy Schools Status. We are also a National Support School.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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