Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (maternity cover)

About the role

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (maternity cover)

Main or Upper Pay Scale

Start date: February/March 2025

Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports. 

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our team as a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages from February/March 2025. You will either be an experienced practitioner with excellent pedagogical knowledge and communication skills or have the potential to develop into such a practitioner. The ability to teach French at all key stages is essential; the ability to teach Spanish (or willingness to learn) would be an advantage.

The MFL Department at Hitchin Girls’ School is a very special place to teach. 

• We use the online courses on ActiveLearn as the basis for our teaching.

• Lessons have a fully blended approach with students using individual chrome books in the majority of lessons.

• We have French and Spanish groups at all Key Stages of the curriculum.

• There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer including our Language Leaders programme, KS4 Project Polyglot programme, Beginners’ Japanese club and a number of trips and visits.

• We are a collaborative team who willingly share resources and good practice in our meetings and MFL weekly briefings.

• We are passionate about the teaching of languages and are proud of the varied and challenging curriculum that we offer to our students. 

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff 

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school 

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school’s children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme 

The appointment would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT as the school provides a thorough and successful training programme.  This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career. 

How to Apply:

Please forward your application to Andrea Dewhurst, PA to the Headteacher, email recruitment@hgs.herts.sch.uk The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th November. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.