Main Scale/UPR (Full Time)

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of French and Spanish to join our Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026.

We are looking for a teacher who plans and delivers well-structured lessons, supports all pupils to make strong progress, and contributes positively to the work of the department. There is the requirement to teach French to KS4 and Spanish to at least KS3.

Our MFL department is well established and successful, with strong uptake at GCSE. While we are proud of our outcomes, our wider aim is to develop “Linguists for Life”. Alongside preparing pupils for examinations, we focus on equipping them with the skills and confidence to continue learning languages beyond the classroom. Our curriculum encourages pupils to become logical linkers, problem solvers, cognate explorers, global citizens, culture vultures and confident communicators.

The role includes working collaboratively with colleagues to develop teaching and learning, supporting pupils of all abilities to achieve well, and contributing to the wider life of the department, including enrichment opportunities.

This post would suit either an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced colleague.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development

We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals

We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them. 

In addition, Swanmore provides:

• Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
• Access to a wealth of CPD, such as TES Develop and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
• Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
• An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food on Parents’ Evenings and Events
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Microsoft Office for home
• Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

The role profile, person specification, teaching application and equalities monitoring form can be found below. Your completed forms should be sent to Michelle Smith (HR Officer) at recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk .

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Monday 13 April 2026