Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - (Uckfield College)

Job introduction

About the role

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) 
Join Our Outstanding Team!

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular secondary school, set in the heart of rural Sussex yet within easy commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne, and the South Coast. Our college offers an exceptional working environment, where happy, motivated students are supported by a team of innovative and enthusiastic teachers.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher, who is passionate about Languages, to join our forward thinking MFL team.  A career at Uckfield College offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make real changes to the lives and outcomes of our young people.  The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for MFL (French and Spanish) and who will contribute to our exceptional Super Curricular programme.  This position would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator.  We would consider part-time arrangements for this position.

At Uckfield College, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative team striving for excellence in language learning. In return, we offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits, including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources 
Team on extension 1008, quoting reference MFL/04/25, or visit our website: www.uckfield.college. Completed applications can be emailed to hr@uckfield.college.

Application Deadline: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: To be scheduled shortly after the closing date
Start Date: 1st September 2025

East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Working pattern: Full-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.