Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (French Specialist)
Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Are you a passionate and fully qualified teacher of Modern Foreign Languages looking to inspire the next generation of linguists?
Our thriving secondary school in Basildon is seeking a talented and dedicated MFL teacher, with a specialism in French, to join our vibrant and supportive team.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic MFL teacher who can deliver high-quality French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach an additional language is desirable but not essential. You will be expected to take full responsibility for planning, teaching, assessment, and the pastoral care of students, helping them to achieve their full potential in language learning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver engaging, well-structured French lessons that inspire and challenge students
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Plan and prepare schemes of work in line with the curriculum
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Assess, monitor, and report on student progress to inform next steps
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Create a positive classroom environment that promotes a love for languages
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Contribute to the wider life of the MFL department and the school community
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and relevant degree in MFL (French specialism)
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Proven experience teaching French at secondary level, ideally up to GCSE
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A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement
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Excellent classroom management skills and a proactive approach to professional development
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A passion for languages and the ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds
We Offer:
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A supportive and inclusive working environment
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Opportunities for continued professional development
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Access to modern teaching resources and facilities
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A school community that values creativity, achievement, and mutual respect
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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