MFL Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham seeks a passionate teacher to deliver French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4. Join a supportive team that values inclusion and engagement. Ideal candidates will hold UK QTS and be confident in facilitating language learning experiences that inspire students. This role offers competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to CPD including MFL training

Dedicated consultant support

Friendly registration process

Qualifications

• Hold UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Confident teaching French, Spanish, or both at KS3/4.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and up-to-date language pedagogy.
• Bring energy, consistency, and clarity to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging MFL lessons that support fluency.
• Create an inclusive environment for language learning.
• Support student progress with clear routines.
• Participate in school life beyond the classroom.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in Spanish

Strong curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Education

UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Love languages? Here’s your chance to bring them to life in a forward-thinking secondary school right in the heart of Birmingham.

This is a setting where students are encouraged to aim high, celebrate difference, and stay curious. French and Spanish are valued subjects here, with a supportive team and a curriculum that inspires confidence, connection, and a real sense of global perspective.

What’s on offer:

• The opportunity to teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4
• A collaborative department with strong planning systems in place
• Room to make the role your own while delivering a consistent, knowledge-rich curriculum
• A school culture built on respect, ambition, and inclusion

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering engaging MFL lessons that support fluency and spark curiosity
• Creating an inclusive environment where every student feels confident learning a new language
• Supporting progress with clear routines and strong behaviour systems
• Taking part in school life beyond the classroom—trips, clubs, or curriculum development

You’ll need to:

• Hold UK QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Be confident teaching French, Spanish, or both at KS3/4
• Have strong curriculum knowledge and up-to-date language pedagogy
• Bring energy, consistency, and clarity to your teaching
• Be ready to join a school that values community, ambition, and reflective practice

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions or admin surprises
• Free access to CPD including training for MFL specialists
• Dedicated consultant support from application to placement
• A fast, friendly registration process and roles matched to your goals

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to help students open doors to the world. If you're ready to bring languages to life in a school that truly gets the value of what you do, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s chat about what’s next.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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