MFL Teacher

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a QTS MFL Teacher for a temporary position in Cambridge. This role offers a competitive daily rate between £150 - £220, providing an opportunity to inspire students in French and Spanish while working in a supportive department. Ideal candidates will be QTS-qualified, with experience in Key Stage 3 and 4. Immediate application is encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexibility in professional engagement

Supportive department environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching MFL across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 required.
• Current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging MFL lessons across the required key stages.
• Assess student progress in all four key skills.
• Cultivate a positive classroom environment.
• Work closely with department colleagues.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in Spanish

Exceptional communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Full Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant language degree

Tools

Enhanced Child DBS

Job description

QTS MFL Teacher

£150 - £220 per day

Cambridge

Are you a dynamic, QTS-qualified Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teacher seeking a rewarding temporary or supply placement at a high-achieving Secondary School in Cambridge?

Do you possess fluency and deep cultural knowledge to inspire students in French, Spanish, or both, and confidently deliver engaging content across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)?

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make an immediate, positive difference to student speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, maintaining the department's excellent momentum?

If you are ready to contribute your language expertise and passion to a motivated school team, submit your application for this immediate opening!

The Assignment: High Standards in Modern Foreign Languages

We require a versatile and committed QTS MFL Teacher to join a successful Languages department at a well-regarded Secondary School in Cambridge on a temporary contract or supply basis.

This position is vital for ensuring consistency in language acquisition. You will be responsible for delivering stimulating and effective lessons that cover the required MFL curriculum, focusing on practical communication skills and grammatical accuracy. Your input will ensure students continue to thrive and achieve strong results.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging MFL lessons (primarily French and/or Spanish, subject to school need) across the required key stages, managing differentiated learning effectively.
• Assess student progress in all four key skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), providing timely and actionable feedback to support their development towards fluency.
• Cultivate a positive and immersive classroom environment where students feel confident using the target language, promoting cultural awareness and curiosity.
• Work closely and professionally with department colleagues to ensure continuity of lesson plans and resources during the contract period.
• Uphold all school policies, including robust behaviour management procedures, maintaining high standards of conduct and effort.

Candidate Profileb>

• Full Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, alongside relevant language degree(s) and demonstrable fluency in French and/or Spanish.
• Proven experience teaching MFL across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) is required; A-Level experience is a bonus.
• Strong adaptability to pick up established schemes of work and quickly build rapport with students and staff.
• Exceptional communication skills in English and the target language, alongside a dynamic classroom presence.
• A current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or a willingness to obtain one promptly).

Benefits of the Role

• A competitive daily rate of £150 - £220, paid reliably for the duration of the contract.
• The opportunity to work within a successful, welcoming Languages department in the desirable location of Cambridge.
• Professional flexibility and the chance to contribute your expertise without a long-term commitment.
• A professionally fulfilling role that enables you to focus purely on inspiring students through language and culture.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at [e-mail] for more information.