Job Description

About Us

The Forest School, Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NW

Teacher of KS3 and KS4 German with French or Spanish at KS3

MPR/UPR

Required from September 2025

Full time

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. It is an exciting time in the history of the school as from September 2021 the school had its first co-educational intake now has over 250 girls. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of MFL to join our successful languages team.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;


Qualified Teacher Status the ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results excellent organisational and ICT skills excellent subject knowledge the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team an enthusiasm for language teaching and the ability to share this with young people

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.



If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.



Visits welcomed by appointment. Please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs Carrie Beckett on 01403 756001.



Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website:



www.theforestschool.com

Closing date & interview date: Candidates may be invited to interview once their application is received.

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students so we expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, social media check and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Job Details

Salary: MPR/UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Interviews: Candidates may be invited to interview once their application is received

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;


Qualified Teacher Status the ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results excellent organisational and ICT skills excellent subject knowledge the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team an enthusiasm for language teaching and the ability to share this with young people

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.



If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Further Information

The ForestSchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Joining The Family/Staff Vacancies page on our website:



www.theforestschool.com



Job Reference: SCHO00265