Are you a confident and passionate teacher who has an unwavering commitment to ensure all children not only learn a first-class modern foreign languages curriculum, but develop the knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for languages that will inspire an enthusiasm to learn about other cultures?
Penistone Grammar School has a vacancy for a Teacher of Languages who has the enthusiasm and drive to join our successful Modern Foreign Languages department.
Contract: Full-time Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
Salary Range: MPS/UPS (ECTs are welcome to apply)
Start Date: From November 2025 or January 2026 to November 2026
About the role:
You will be a highly effective practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a teacher who has the determination and ability to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of each and every student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve their personal best.
We require a language teacher who is able to teach Spanish and French to KS3.
The MFL department offers French and Spanish at KS3/4/5, the ability to teach French and or Spanish to KS5 would be advantageous. Languages is a popular GCSE with 51% of students studying either Spanish (38%) or French (13%) in Y10 and 54% of students studying either Spanish (43%) or French (11%) in Y11. We also currently run both A’ Level French and Spanish.
About our school:
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Brave, Be Supportive and Be Proud.
We are also extremely proud of our Values Driven approach. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A
level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, and over 98% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2024.
We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role.
We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model.
Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.
As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information?
For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Julia Peat at Hays Education on 0114 272 1470 or julia.peat1@hays.com Further information can be found on Hays UK Penistone or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 12 September 2025 at 10.00am.
- Julia Peat
