French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

TBA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent prep school in London is seeking a passionate French and Spanish Specialist for a fixed-term Maternity Cover role from mid-April 2026 to December 2026. You will be responsible for teaching students aged 2 to 13, inspiring them to take ownership of their learning. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching both languages in a primary or secondary setting. Appropriate checks for child protection are mandatory, ensuring a safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching French and Spanish in primary or secondary settings is essential.
• Passion for languages and teaching at a prep school is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach boys and girls aged 2 to 13 in French and Spanish.
• Inspire students and encourage ownership of their learning.

Skills

Teaching French

Teaching Spanish

Experience with primary/secondary education

Child safeguarding awareness

Job description

A leading independent prep school in Kensington are looking to appoint an inspiring French and Spanish Specialist , This is a fixed-term, Maternity Cover appointment from mid-April 2026 to December 2026 (approx.)

This School empowers their young people to challenge themselves, to push beyond the boundaries of their own expectations and to achieve more than they ever believed possible. As a result, pupils are described as self-confident and generous in spirit. Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and are provided with an extensive extracurricular programme in order for them to find and develop unique talents and interests.

This role will entail teaching boys and girls aged 2 to 13. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching French and Spainish at a primary or secondary setting and be able to teach scholars.

If you have a passion for languages and would like to teach French and Spainish at an outstanding independent prep school, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.