Teacher of MFL (French & Spanish) MAT COVER

Modern languages are thriving at Calderstones School, and we want to keep it that way. With the majority of our Year 10 and 11 students choosing a language at GCSE, and Spanish offered and taken up at A Level, our MFL department is one of the most popular in the school. Year groups of 265+ students mean real breadth and ambition in what we deliver, and we're proud of it. Now we're looking for a talented, passionate Teacher of MFL to join a department that genuinely makes a difference.

French is taught at KS3 and KS4; Spanish is taught throughout the school from KS3 to KS5. You'll be joining a well-supported team of ten, including a Head of Department, KS3 and KS4 Coordinators, and a Deputy Headteacher with direct responsibility for quality of education, with clear pathways for development and additional responsibility.

Teaching of French at KS3, and Spanish at KS3 and KS4 is essential; teaching Spanish to KS5 is desirable. Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about languages and committed to being the best teacher they can be, someone adaptable, creative, collaborative and reflective, who wants to go the extra mile for our students and contribute to a department with high standards and high aspirations.

The MFL department is housed on the top corridor of our Arts Wing, with six purpose-built, modern, spacious teaching rooms, each with a large stockroom and interactive whiteboard. We have access to ICT suites across the site and a wide range of excellent resources. It's a well resourced, well led department with a strong team culture.

Calderstones is a school that people choose. We are oversubscribed in every year group, a testament to the reputation we have built with families across South Liverpool. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, because people come here and want to stay. That tells you something important about what it is like to work at our school.

We are a large, richly diverse 11-18 comprehensive, adjacent to Calderstones Park, and we are proud of it. Our community, our diversity, our ethos and our values are not just words, they shape everything we do. We believe that every student, regardless of background, prior attainment, gender or faith, deserves a first class education. Nobody rises to low expectations, and we hold that standard for our students and our staff alike.

In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones 'Good' in all areas.

• Professional development is a genuine priority. We run a year round calendar of CPD training and events, and actively support staff in pursuing NPQ qualifications and further career development.
• Staff wellbeing is underpinned by a robust framework that includes generous staff benefits, structured support, protected working hours, clear expectations around after hours contact, and PPA time that regularly exceeds the statutory minimum.
• Opportunities to grow, whether that's taking on additional responsibilities, progressing through pay scales, or developing leadership skills, we invest in our people for the long term.
• Outstanding facilities including a swimming pool, fully equipped gym, and ample secure staff parking on a well maintained, attractive campus.
• A genuine community, diverse, warm, ambitious, and proud.

We are committed to family friendly working practices and recognise that flexibility matters. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full time or part time/job share employment. Please indicate which option you would prefer on your application form and, if shortlisted, we can discuss what this might look like in practice at interview.

Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to pre employment checks, including employment references and an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

The Calderstones Ways to Wellbeing underpins our commitment to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for every member of our school community, students and staff alike, within a safe and supportive environment.

All applications should be made via the school website at and returned to , along with a covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Please contact us to discuss this opportunity if further information is required.

MPS - UPS £32,916 - £51,048

Required September 2026 - August 2027

• Applicant Pack
• Department Information
• Job/Person Specification
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Disqualification Disclosure Form
• Guidance for Completing an Application Form

Closing Date: 9.00am, Tuesday 5th May 2026

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.