MFL - French & Spanish Teacher

Posted 16/04/26
Epping, Essex, South East
Paid to Scale
Starts: September or Sooner
About the Role
Are you a dedicated MFL teacher looking for a permanent career move where you can truly inspire the next generation of linguists? A forward-thinking school is seeking an enthusiastic and committed French and Spanish teacher to join their dynamic Modern Foreign Languages department. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to a vibrant curriculum, fostering a love for languages and cultures among secondary students, while developing your professional practice within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging French and Spanish lessons across the secondary key stages.
• Foster a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes student progress and enthusiasm.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student attainment and progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a diverse and engaging MFL curriculum.
• Participate in departmental meetings and wider school initiatives, supporting collaborative practice.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour and academic achievement within your classroom and across the school.

About You
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Possess a strong academic background in French and Spanish, with the ability to teach both up to Key Stage 4.
• Demonstrate a passion for language education and the ability to inspire students of all abilities.
• Be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a supportive start, or an experienced teacher (MPS/UPS) looking for progression.
• Exhibit excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Why Join
This permanent role offers a remarkable opportunity to develop your teaching career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will benefit from a commitment to professional growth, working alongside dedicated colleagues who share a passion for MFL. This is an ideal chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives while advancing your own professional journey, with salary paid to scale and a September or sooner start date.

Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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