Teacher of MFL (French+German)

Required 1st September 2025
Teacher of MFL (French + German)
·    Permanent position
·    Full time
Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with 822 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of MFL to join our well-established and successful department. The department consists of three full time teaching staff supported by language assistants at KS4.  We pride ourselves on having gained International School status through all of the work we do in and out of the classroom. Results in the department are strong and students enjoy their lessons. Attainment is regularly above the national average.  Languages are a popular option at GCSE with one or two groups running most years in each language. Extra curricular activities are a strength at Dowdales with trips to Germany and France in both Key Stages including a well established partner school exchange. We also offer language clubs at lunchtime.

We are proud to have:
• Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability
• Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

• A good understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods
• The ability to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
• The ability to set consistently high expectations for all students through class work and homework

Completed Dowdales School application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 28th March 2025 by email recruitment@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk or post. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 31st March 2025. If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call Mrs Young on 01229 469800 or email.

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CVs AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED