MFL Teacher

Randstad Education; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment service is seeking a dedicated Modern Foreign Languages Teacher specializing in Spanish in Cottenham. The role is permanent with options for full-time or part-time work. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge in Spanish and relevant teaching experience. The school is committed to supporting both experienced and early career teachers with excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent contract with flexible hours

Competitive salary (MPS/UPS)

Well-resourced and collaborative department

Dedicated mentoring for Early Career Teachers

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish required.
• A commitment to maintaining high teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Spanish lessons across Years 7-11.
• Contribute to the development of engaging schemes of work.
• Assess and report on student progress effectively.
• Create an inspiring learning environment.
• Participate in enrichment and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Spanish

Passion for modern languages

Experience teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4

Ability to contribute to French provision

Commitment to high standards of teaching

Effective behaviour management

Enthusiasm for collaboration

Job description

Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (Spanish Specialist)

£33,235.00 - £52,064.00 per annum

Cottenham

Start Date: January or April 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time considered

Do you have a strong subject knowledge and infectious passion for Spanish that you are ready to share with students across the full ability range?

Are you seeking a permanent role within a thriving, well-resourced Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department committed to accelerating student progress and supporting teacher development?

Are you an experienced practitioner, or a newly qualified Early Career Teacher (ECT), who thrives in a collaborative environment where high standards, effective practice, and staff well-being are prioritised?

The role :

A high-achieving, inclusive Secondary School with a strong sense of community is looking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join their dynamic MFL department. The team prides itself on its collaborative ethos, forward-thinking practice, and track record of successfully supporting both experienced and early career teachers.

This is a permanent position, offered on either a Full-time or Part-time basis, and requires recent and relevant experience teaching Spanish up to Key Stage 4. The ability to contribute to French provision is a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Spanish lessons across Years 7-11, effectively catering to the full ability range of students.
• Contribute actively to the development of engaging schemes of work and up-to-date resources.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, ensuring all learners are effectively supported to achieve their potential.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that boosts student confidence.
• Participate in departmental and whole-school initiatives, and support the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular activities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish and a passion for modern languages.
• Essential experience teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4 (GCSE level).
• A desirable ability to contribute to French provision at KS3 or KS4.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and effective behaviour management.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Note for ECTs: If you are newly or recently qualified, you will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, a trained mentor, and additional dedicated professional development time.

What We Offer Our Teachers

• A permanent contract with flexible working hours considered (Full-time or Part-time).
• A competitive salary (MPS/UPS).
• The opportunity to join a well-resourced, collaborative, and forward-thinking MFL department.
• A supportive school that treats workload seriously, utilising high-leverage systems to ensure you can focus on teaching without undue bureaucracy or poor behaviour.
• Excellent support structures and dedicated mentoring for Early Career Teachers.

Interested in Applying?

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.