Modern Foreign Language Teacher

Modern Foreign Language Teacher - Full Time 

Maternity Cover 
Required September 2026 – 1 Year Fixed Term - 

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative Modern Foreign Languages Teacher to join a highly professional and forward-thinking MFL Department. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual and supporting pupils in fulfilling their full potential.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish to GCSE and have the potential to teach A Level.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School supports career development and progression with excellent resources in a brand-new school building. We are therefore interested in talking to both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as early career teachers at the beginning of their career.

St John Henry Newman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Katy Woodman, Head of MFL by email: [email protected] 
Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Your application form should be supported by a letter of no more than two pages of A4.
Completed application forms can either be forwarded to the email address above or by post addressed to the Finance Office.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Thursday 14th May 2026, Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026.

Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email