MFL Teacher

GSL Education; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Doncaster is seeking an enthusiastic MFL Teacher to inspire students in Key Stages 3 and 4. You will plan engaging lessons, develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and support GCSE preparation.

The role is suitable for a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in a modern foreign language, excellent classroom management, and a collaborative approach to curriculum planning within a welcoming secondary school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant modern foreign language.
• Experience teaching MFL in a secondary school setting.
• Confidence planning lessons, assessing progress and adapting teaching to meet pupils' needs.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for language learning and helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging MFL lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach the relevant language curriculum, developing pupils' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Use varied teaching strategies and resources to make language learning accessible and enjoyable.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Adapt lessons to support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Prepare students for assessments and GCSE examinations where appropriate.
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and pupil progress.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment of progress

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Modern Foreign Languages Teacher who enjoys helping students discover new languages and cultures? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated MFL Teacher to inspire pupils, develop their language skills and build their confidence in communication.

About the Role

As an MFL Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You'll make language learning accessible through interactive activities, clear explanations and opportunities for pupils to practise communicating. Working alongside colleagues, you'll monitor progress, adapt teaching to different abilities and prepare students for assessments, including GCSE examinations where appropriate.

About the School

The school is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to challenge themselves and achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, support individual learning needs and create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel confident participating and learning from mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging MFL lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach the relevant language curriculum, developing pupils' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Use varied teaching strategies and resources to make language learning accessible and enjoyable.
• Assess, monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Adapt lessons to support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Prepare students for assessments and GCSE examinations where appropriate.
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning and pupil progress.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant modern foreign language.
• Experience teaching MFL in a secondary school setting.
• Confidence planning lessons, assessing progress and adapting teaching to meet pupils' needs.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for language learning and helping students succeed.

To work with GSL Education as an MFL Teacher, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.