Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Part Time – 1-Year Fixed Term Contract, 0.18FTE, (01.09.26-31.08.27)

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS

Starting September 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am Friday 12^th June 2026

 

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our amazing team of staff at Wadham School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where "staff morale is high, and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place." (Ofsted 2025)

We are a close-knit, community school where staff support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique.

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• To be an exceptional teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and German).
• Develop and demonstrate high-quality leadership skills.
• Act as a lead practitioner and model of excellent teaching in all aspects of the role.
• To help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.

 You are likely to be someone who: 

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.

Wadham School can offer you:  

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarded professionals. 
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

For a job description/person specification and an application form, see the links below or at the bottom of this webpage.

Job Description & Person Specification

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

 For all enquires please contact recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10

SCHOOL MINIBUS DRIVER

Salary Scale: Grade 16 pt. 2 Actual salary £7,643

13 ¾ hours per week / Term time only plus 1 INSET day

HOURS TO BE WORKED OVER TWO SHIFTS 7.15AM – 8.30AM + 2.55PM – 4.25PM

Starting: September 2026

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00AM Monday 15^TH June

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Minibus Driver to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school where staff morale is high and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place (Ofsted 2025)

We are a close-knit community secondary school of 760 students with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique

This role would suit candidates looking to work a split shift with hours at the start and end of the day, where every day is different and you can make a difference to the students and staff, as well as the wider school community

 We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• To drive a school minibus to transport students safely to and from school
• To take responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students
• To take responsibility for all regular safety checks and condition of the school minibus

You are likely to be someone who: 

• Has a full clean driving licence category D1 or category PCV
• Has a willingness to undertake regular minibus training
• Has 2 years driving experience and is confident in driving a minibus or similar e.g. large van

Wadham School can offer you:  

• Part-time hours with term time only (plus INSET days), working days
• Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
• On-site parking (on a first-come - first-served basis)
• Training and CPD in safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant courses
• Strong and supportive leadership who places value on learning beyond the classroom 
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

For a job description/person specification and an application form, see the links below or at the bottom of this webpage.

Job Description / Person Specification

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

 For all enquires please contact recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10