MFL Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Islington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic MFL Teacher for a secondary school in Islington, England. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons in French, Spanish, or German, and support students' language skills. Applicants must have QTS or equivalent and experience teaching in a UK secondary school.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible roles available

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Modern Foreign Languages in a UK secondary school.
• Confidence delivering lessons in at least one language (French, Spanish, German).
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Support language-related extracurricular activities.

Skills

Teaching Modern Foreign Languages

Classroom management

Communication

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Secondary MFL Teacher - Islington
Start Date: September 2025
Full Time | Long Term
Salary: London MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate and engaging Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teacher seeking your next opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a vibrant secondary school in Islington looking to appoint a dedicated MFL Teacher from September 2025.

This role is perfect for someone eager to inspire students through dynamic teaching of languages such as French, Spanish, or German, fostering communication skills and cultural understanding.

The Role

As an MFL Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, including GCSE language courses
• Develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language
• Use diverse teaching strategies to cater for different learner abilities and styles
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Support language-related extracurricular activities and cultural events

Person Specification / Requirements

To be successful, you will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Modern Foreign Languages in a UK secondary school
• Be confident delivering lessons in at least one language (French, Spanish, German, or others)
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Provide a CV covering the last 10 years of employment history where possible

About the School (This Client)

Situated in the diverse and culturally rich borough of Islington, this school is committed to academic excellence and fostering global citizenship. The recent Ofsted report commends the school's "inclusive ethos and strong curriculum leadership."

The school offers excellent language learning resources and supports staff professional development.

With excellent transport links including London Underground, Overground, and buses, the school is easy to access.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultant support from registration to placement
• Quick and simple virtual registration process
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College
• Easy online timesheet submission
• Flexible daily, long-term, and permanent roles available locally

If you're an enthusiastic MFL Teacher ready to inspire students in Islington, get in touch today!

Apply now with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your teaching career!

To apply for this role you will need to:

* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

* CV must cover full work history

* Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer

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