Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French)

Hours: 0.5 Full Time Equivalent 

Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale (£20,158.50 – £31,248)

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Join the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, W14 8BZ, as a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French)

Are you passionate about modern foreign languages and committed to inspiring students? The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is seeking a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French) to join our community of dedicated educators from 1st September 2026. We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers for this permanent role, offering the opportunity to teach a diverse range of abilities, within a school renowned for its strong academic outcomes and deeply rooted Catholic values.

About Us

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is a highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic comprehensive school for boys, with a pan-London intake and mixed Sixth Form. It was graded Outstanding in all aspects in the most recent Ofsted Report (November 2021) and has a long track record of high performance in public examinations. Conveniently located halfway between Shepherd’s Bush and Holland Park tube stations, the Vaughan is situated within the leafy surroundings of London’s Holland Park area and is within easy walking distance of Westfield shopping centre and nearby Notting Hill. Both stations are served by the Central Line, with Shepherd’s Bush Overground also running trains to Clapham Junction every ten minutes.

The school is part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring all pupils are supported to grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish and French), you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons, fostering a love for the subject and high standards of attainment
• Contribute to curriculum development, shaping schemes of work and resources to ensure relevance and depth in line with national standards
• Participate in departmental activities, including field trips and enrichment programmes, to support a well-rounded learning experience
• Track and support pupil progress, providing feedback and reporting to parents to ensure each student achieves their potential
• Act as a Form Tutor promoting positive behaviour and instilling self-discipline

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a good honours degree in Modern Foreign Languages or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective classroom management skills

What We Offer

• A competitive Inner London salary (Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale)
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils

Apply Today

To learn more about the role, the school and the Trust, please visit our Vacancies page.

To apply, please download and complete the application forms available on our Vacancies page mentioned above. Once you have completed the forms, please email your application to the Human Resources Team via hrteam@sjscat.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview upon receipt of application, therefore we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on theMinistry of Justice websiteand further information about filtering offences can be found inDBS filtering guide.

Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and  academic achievement!