Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic specialist to join our MFL department. Successful applicants would be required to teach primarily French at Key Stages 3 and 4; the ability to offer a second language would be an advantage. ECTs and experienced teachers are all equally welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students
• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities
• enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn
• supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
• opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic college that Ofsted found to be outstanding in its commitment to the social, moral and spiritual development of all its students. St Benedict’s is an excellent school with many outstanding features.

For further details about the college, please go to our website.

We would be delighted to arrange an informal discussion; please contact Ms Isabel Lesto (Head of Department) at i.lesto@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

Apply by downloading and completing the college application form via the Apply button on our website. Please email the completed form to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

Only applications submitted on the College application form will be considered; CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.