MFL Teacher (German + Other Subjects)

About The Role

MFL Teacher (German + Other Subjects) - to start September 2026

Salary: Main Professional Grade (MPS/UPS)

Part-time (with opportunity for full-time if able to teach other subjects at KS3)

Closing date: Midnight- Thursday 14th May 2026

Interview date: TBC- W/C 18th May 2026

This role is suitable for ECTs.

We are looking for a motivated and flexible Teacher of German, with the ability to support or cover additional subjects in a school which offers outstanding opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools. The successful applicant will be joining us at a time of growth and the organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools.

The curriculum and assessment frameworks are stored on the school's VLE ('Copia') to ensure that all materials are accessible for students, parents and staff.

The department comprises 12 teachers, led by the Head of Department and Key Stage Coordinators. The department is highly supportive and has a proven track record of successfully training new staff. Many of the team also have additional responsibilities across the school. The successful candidate may teach groups from all key stages KS3 to KS5.

The successful candidate will primarily teach German across [KS3/KS4/KS5 if applicable] and support the school through general subject cover as required. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Exact hours per week will be discussed and agreed at interview and the salary will therefore be a pro rata figure according to the hours worked.

We offer:

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach MFL- German to KS4/KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students' learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at: https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/job-vacancies

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust's Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

About the school

Twyford CE High School

Twyford Church of England High School is the founding school of the Twyford CE Academies Trust which is the highest performing Trust in the UK. It has developed specialisms in Music and Modern Foreign Languages and a reputation for excellence which has made it heavily oversubscribed. Twyford has very strong Christian foundations and is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (October 2023) and was very successful in its SIAMS inspection (November 2024).

Twyford educates 1000 students in years 7-11 and consistently achieves outstanding GCSE results with a Progress 8 score of +1.26 in 2023 and +1.1 in 2024. Twyford's students achieve strong results with 81% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, and an Attainment 8 score of 67 in 2025. The school has a large Sixth Form of over 650 students and offers a wide range of A-Levels with strong results across the 25 subjects on offer. In 2025 nearly 50% of A levels were graded A* or A and over 75% graded B or above.

The majority of Sixth Form students progress to university taking a wide range of routes including competitive courses such as Medicine and Engineering at Oxbridge and top Russell Group universities. There is also an Additional Resourced Centre for students with EHC Plans, mainly focused on students with Autism and Speech & Language difficulties. The school prides itself on its inclusive approaches and there is an active House System and Sixth Form Community Service Programme which supports this. More information can be found on the school website: https://twyford.org.uk/

The admissions policy for each Trust school includes criterion for 'Children of all staff' places for Year 7 entry.

Twyford CE Academies Trust

The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) is a compact Church of England multi-academy Trust which comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. Over a 10 year period it launched three new schools Ada Lovelace, Ealing Fields and William Perkin all of which have achieved progress outcomes ranking them in the top 5% of schools nationally, making TCEAT the highest attaining Trust in the UK for student progress by Year 11. TCEAT aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting and embraces the Twyford School motto 'Life in all its fullness', encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the TCEAT operates on collaborative principles with some central services to achieve consistency of provision. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of Teach West London and prides itself on high quality, peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.