MFL Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for passionate Modern Foreign Languages Teachers for secondary schools in Northamptonshire, starting January 2026. Competitive pay in line with the Teacher Pay Scale and opportunities for professional development are offered. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and specialism in French, Spanish, or German.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing CPD and professional development

Support from an experienced education consultant

PAYE or Umbrella payment options

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the secondary curriculum.
• Experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to promoting high expectations and a passion for language learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of languages and global culture.
• Join supportive and forward-thinking departments.
• Engage students of all abilities.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Communication skills

Motivating students

Subject knowledge in French

Subject knowledge in Spanish

Subject knowledge in German

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in MFL

Job description

Location: Secondary schools across Northamptonshire

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to become permanent)

Pay: Paid to Teacher Pay Scale

Are you a passionate and dedicated Modern Foreign Languages Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Northamptonshire?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with several welcoming and high-performing secondary schools across the county that are seeking skilled MFL Teachers specialising in French, Spanish, or German to join their teams from January 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of languages and global culture while joining supportive and forward-thinking departments that value creativity, collaboration, and high standards.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Specialism in French, Spanish, or German
• Excellent subject knowledge and a strong understanding of the secondary curriculum
• Effective classroom management and communication skills
• The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities
• Experience teaching GCSE and/or A-Level is desirable but not essential
• A commitment to promoting high expectations and a passion for language learning

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT (Early Career Teacher) looking for your first teaching role, Teaching Personnel can support you in finding a placement that matches your skills, goals, and experience.

• Competitive pay, in line with the Teacher Pay Scale
• Opportunities to work in a variety of excellent secondary schools across Northamptonshire
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development through the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy
• Continuous support from an experienced education consultant who understands your career goals
• PAYE or Umbrella payment options
• Early access to exclusive long-ter