Graduate MFL Teacher Training

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits graduates fluent in French, Spanish, or German, eager to embark on a rewarding teaching career. This immersive training program offers a hands-on approach, allowing you to gain classroom experience while earning a salary. You'll work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a school-based pathway, receiving expert mentoring along the way. Engage students with interactive language learning techniques and foster their confidence in communication. If you're passionate about inspiring the next generation and making language learning come alive, this program is your gateway to a fulfilling teaching career.

Benefits

Earn while you train

No tuition fees

One-on-one mentoring

Access to CPD programmes

Cultural awareness training

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree in relevant languages or linguistics.
• Fluent speakers passionate about teaching languages.

Responsibilities

• Support students in language development as a Teaching Assistant.
• Lead MFL lessons under supervision while training for QTS.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in German

Passion for language teaching

Education

Degree in French

Degree in Spanish

Degree in German

Degree in Linguistics

Related field degree

Job description

Are you a graduate fluent in French, Spanish, or German, looking for a salaried, hands-on route into teaching? Teaching Personnel's Graduate Teacher Training Programme offers a school-based pathway where you can gain classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)- all while earning a salary and receiving expert mentoring.

This immersive training programme is designed for graduates who want to inspire the next generation of linguists, bringing language learning to life through culture, conversation, and interactive teaching methods.

What We Offer:

• Earn While You Train - No tuition fees, fully salaried, with hands-on classroom experience from day one.
• Fast-Track to QTS - Start as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, progressing into formal teacher training in just two years.
• Language Immersion - Help students develop real-world communication skills in French, Spanish, or German, fostering confidence in speaking, listening, and writing.
• School-Based Mentoring & CPD - Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced MFL teachers and access structured training & development programmes.
• Intercultural Learning - Encourage cultural awareness and global perspectives, using innovative teaching techniques such as role-play, storytelling, and digital learning.

Programme Structure:

• Year 1: Gain experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, supporting students with spoken and written language development.
• Year 2: Progress into formal teacher training, leading MFL lessons under supervision while working towards QTS certification.
• Dynamic Lessons: Teach KS3 and KS4 students, engaging them in interactive language learning, group discussions, and immersive activities.
• Exam Support: Help students prepare for GCSE and A-Level MFL exams, improving their fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduates with a degree in French, Spanish, German, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Fluent speakers with a passion for language teaching.