French and Spanish Teacher - Part-Time Maternity Cover

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

TARA Professional Recruitment are partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Telford to recruit a French and Spanish Teacher for a part-time maternity cover position. The role starts after half-term and runs until December, with potential to continue beyond.

You will plan and deliver French and Spanish lessons, assess progress and contribute to a supportive MFL department. The successful candidate will have QTS and experience teaching French and Spanish in a secondary setting, with strong

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree in French, Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages or related subject.
• Experience teaching French and Spanish within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to deliver engaging and effective language lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet the needs of pupils across different ability levels.
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective French and Spanish lessons across secondary age groups.
• Teach across relevant key stages and assess pupil progress.
• Maintain a positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Collaborate within the Modern Foreign Languages department and support pupils’ language learning.

Skills

QTS or teaching qualification

Language teaching

Secondary school experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexible approach

DBS update service willingness

Education

Degree in French/Spanish/Modern Languages or related subject

Job description

French and Spanish Teacher Part-Time Maternity Cover

TARA Professional Recruitment are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Telford to recruit a French and Spanish Teacher for a part-time maternity cover position.

The role is due to commence after the half-term break and will initially run until December, with the potential for the position to continue beyond this date. This is an excellent opportunity for a French and Spanish Teacher looking for a part-time role within a supportive secondary school environment.

The school is committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from a supportive team environment and clear expectations around teaching, learning and behaviour.

The role

As a French and Spanish Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and effective lessons across French and Spanish, helping pupils to develop their language skills, confidence and understanding.

The successful French and Spanish Teacher will teach across the relevant secondary age groups and will be expected to deliver well-structured lessons, assess pupil progress and maintain a positive and purposeful classroom environment.

You will work as part of the school's Modern Foreign Languages department, contributing to the wider life of the department and supporting pupils to make strong progress in their language learning.

This opportunity would suit a French and Spanish Teacher who is looking for part-time work and is able to commit to the maternity cover period, with the potential for the role to continue beyond December.

Requirements

To be considered for this French and Spanish Teacher position, you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification.
• A degree or relevant qualification in French, Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages or a related subject.
• Experience teaching French and Spanish within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging and effective language lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet the needs of pupils across different ability levels.
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

What s on offer?

• Part-time French and Spanish Teacher position.
• Maternity cover commencing after the half-term break.
• Initial contract running until December.
• Potential for the role to continue beyond December.
• Supportive secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to work as part of an established Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Ongoing guidance and support from TARA Professional Recruitment.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable and regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. TARA Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.

Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.
• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.
• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every pupil can thrive.
• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.