What skills and experience we're looking for
Whether you have a passion for Spanish, or your heart belongs to France, we have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and enthusiastic MFL teacher to help bring languages to life at The Burgate.
We are looking for a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic French & Spanish specialist who can help bring languages to life through engaging and exciting lessons. The ability to offer a second subject would also be desirable.
If you are someone who can inspire a love of learning in others, motivate and challenge our students, we’d like to hear from you.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an early careers teacher to join a strong team working together in a highly successful department within a thriving school which continued to be rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in November 2024.
What the school offers its staff
Working at The Burgate School and Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who really enjoy being at school. To find out more about us, visit our website: to get a flavour of our school.
You will also benefit from:
• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
• Excellent CPD and career opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong support network.
• A comprehensive induction process.
• Laptop for all teaching staff.
• Great location. The school is on the edge of the New Forest with extensive grounds.
• Free onsite parking.
• Child care voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
An informal chat is warmly welcomed. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, or visit us, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Miss Hewett atshewett@burgate.hants.sch.ukor on 01425 652039 to arrange a suitable time.
Please note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is 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 recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.