Current Vacancies

Teacher of French/Spanish – Required for September 2025 or possibly earlier

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of French and Spanish from September 2025 or possibly earlier.

The successful candidate will be required to teach both French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and either French or Spanish at Key Stage 4.  This position is open to ECTs as well as more experienced colleagues. 

Modern Foreign Languages is a high performing and supportive department within the school with shared resources available at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and a focus on work-home balance.  There are currently two full-time teachers and two part-time teachers within the department.

The school has a very good uptake studying GCSE and students study Edexcel GCSE.

Should you require further details about the role or wish to arrange a tour of the school please contact Megan Clarke, Head of MFL via  generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk   

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Alongside a salary of between £33,483 and £49,084 pa, the school currently contributes 28.68% (the equivalent of between £9,603 and £14,077 pa) towards you being a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 4^th March 2025 (8 am).  This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier.  Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.