MFL Teacher (French and/or Spanish)

Job Title: MFL Teacher – French and/or Spanish
Location: Newham
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September

Are you a passionate MFL Teacher ready to inspire students with a love for languages and global culture?

An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in the London Borough of Newham is seeking to appoint a skilled Modern Foreign Languages Teacher from September. This full-time, long-term role offers the opportunity to teach French and/or Spanish to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

The school values high-quality language provision and aims to develop confident, culturally aware learners who can communicate effectively in another language. You will be joining a committed MFL department that fosters both academic excellence and a genuine appreciation for global communication.

Role Responsibilities:

• Teach French, Spanish, or both, depending on your specialism, across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver well-planned, engaging lessons aligned with national curriculum and GCSE requirements

• Support pupils’ spoken and written fluency, while building a strong understanding of grammar and vocabulary

• Encourage cultural understanding and language immersion through creative and interactive teaching approaches

• Track student progress and adapt teaching to ensure inclusive and differentiated learning

• Contribute to departmental planning and enrichment, including potential language trips, clubs, or cultural events

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

✔ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
✔ Experience teaching French and/or Spanish in a UK secondary school
✔ Strong knowledge of the MFL curriculum and current assessment frameworks
✔ Excellent communication and classroom management skills
✔ A passion for languages, intercultural understanding, and student achievement
✔ A collaborative and reflective teaching approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay via PAYE – with no hidden umbrella costs

• FREE access to CPD and MFL subject-specific training through our online learning platform

• Regular contact and personalised support from a dedicated local consultant

• Opportunities to work in diverse, high-performing schools across East London

• The chance to contribute to a department that values creativity, academic rigour, and global perspectives

Interested?

To apply, click Apply Now, or contact us on 020 4515 1281.
Alternatively, email ozan.topbas@protocol-education.com to discuss your experience, availability, and preferences.

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Pay is inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This role is offered on a temporary basis with the potential for a permanent position based on school needs.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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