Teacher of French with Spanish

Your new companyHays Education are working in partnership with a successful and inclusive secondary school in East London to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, specialising in French with Spanish, for a September 2026 start.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Languages department committed to developing students' confidence in communication, cultural awareness and global understanding. The school is seeking a passionate linguist who can inspire students to develop a love of languages and achieve excellent outcomes.

The successful candidate will teach French across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5, alongside Spanish across KS3.

Your new role

• Teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Spanish across Key Stage 3
• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that promote language acquisition and cultural understanding
• Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with departmental schemes of work
• Support students in developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations
• Monitor progress and provide targeted interventions where necessary
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, language clubs and international opportunities

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching French and Spanish within a UK secondary school setting
• Ability to teach French to KS4 or KS5 and Spanish to at least KS3
• Excellent subject knowledge and passion for language learning
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary in line with Inner London pay scales
• Access to excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative MFL department
• Opportunity to contribute to trips, exchanges and enrichment activities
• Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant throughout the recruitment process

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