Work For The Character Education Trust

The Character Education Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that exists to provide outstanding education in schools in Kent. The key aim of our Trust is to give young people the tools they need to be well qualified to achieve success and well-being, and to have choices in adult life.

We aim to help young people develop good character strengths, reach their academic potential and discover where they excel. We believe in ‘Building Character and Creating Opportunities.

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Teacher of MFL (French/Spanish)

LOCATION: Aylesford School
ROLE: FULL-TIME
SCALE: MPS/UPS
REQUIRED: September 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21st May 2025
INTERVIEWS: To be arranged on receipt

We are excited to advertise the position of Teacher of MFL at Wrotham School, beginning September 2025

We are justifiably proud of our MFL department, which has seen a massive increase in uptake at GCSE over the last two years. 80% of KS4 students are now studying either French or Spanish and we are keen to see this develop into a thriving KS5 curriculum.

Our curriculum inspires students to engage with the wider world, learning about different cultures and develop the language needed to be a confident communicator.

Aylesford School is a highly successful school with high expectations of progress and character. We look after our staff and provide a rewarding and caring environment in which to work.

This post is suitable for practitioners who are passionate about their subject, and wish to work in a school where success is rewarded with both autonomy and a competitive financial package. This post would be suitable for an ECT.

Aylesford School is an inclusive school where every child, regardless of ability and background can fulfil their dreams and aspirations. We achieved a Good Ofsted result, however, we are working on becoming an outstanding school going forward.

Aylesford School forms part of the Character Education Trust, currently a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’. Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

Our support staff play a vital role in enabling our teachers to deliver our high quality academia, therefore the post holder needs to be confident and enthusiastic in the want to help the school achieve success


At Aylesford School what you think and what you do matters. Our most valuable resource is our staff and we invest heavily in your development.

Applications

Teaching and Support Application Form – Download

Please email your application to Maria Abbott: maria.abbott@aylesford.kent.sch.uk. All applications will be considered individually upon receipt.

Equal opportunities employer

Aylesford School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Contact Aylesford School

We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Aylesford School such a desirable place to work.

We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.

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If this role is of interest and you’re excited about building character and creating opportunities we want to hear from you.

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