The Guardian
Head Teacher: Mr David Ansong
Salary: Main Pay Scale, pointM1 – M6, depending on experience.
Furness Primary School
Inspiring children To Succeed
The School:
Furness Primary School is a friendly, welcoming, happy, thriving and “GOOD” (Ofsted rated) primary school based in Harlesden. We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other.
The Post:
The main purpose of the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teacher role at Furness Primary School is to deliver a high-quality MFL (Spanish) curriculum to pupils across the school. The aim is:
- To provide Spanish lessons for whole classes and support the school in attending extra- curricular Spanish events out of school hours and providing after-school Spanish activities for groups of pupils.
- Work as part of the curriculum team under the leadership of the Curriculum Lead and will be MFL Subject Lead
The Person:
- Must have a strong passion for education.
- Must be experienced and have a strong working knowledge of teaching Spanish across all phases.
- Must have high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
- Must have strong and effective classroom management skills.
- Must possess the ability to work as part of a team, with a flexible attitude and a calm, organised work ethic.
- Must have experience and understanding of organising, promoting and evaluating the children’s learning.
- Must be able to deliver well planned, well considered and motivational lessons, with experience of motivating and managing young children effectively.
- Must be able to accurately record pupil progress.
- Must possess strong communication skills, appropriate to communicating effectively with staff, parents and children.
How to apply:
Please download the application pack via the school website via the button below and email completed application to admin@furness.brent.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing Date: Ongoing until suitable candidate sourced.
Interview Date: Interviews will take place on an ‘as and when basis’ as applications are received.
Start Date: Required for Sept 2026.
Excellence in Education MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check prior to appointment.
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