MFL Teacher

Salary: MPR - UPR ( Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term (January 2027)

Start date: February 2026

Lift Aylward is seeking a talented and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our Modern Foreign Languages Department. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about their subject and committed to providing an excellent education for our students. The successful candidate will be comfortable delivering Spanish across key stages 3 and 4.

We are looking for someone that has:

• QTS
• Experience in lesson planning, delivery, and assessment
• A flair for creativity and the ability to ignite curiosity in our students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• A commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment

About Lift Aylward

Based in Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward was established in September 2010 and is an 11-18 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Lift Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence February 2026. This is a fixed term (January 2027) position.

Closing date: 20 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.