MFL Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK teaching recruitment agency is seeking a full-time MFL Teacher in St Albans, starting January 2026. The role requires teaching Spanish or French to Key Stage 3 and/or GCSE students. Applicants must hold QTS Status and have a solid understanding of the AQA GCSE curriculum. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities and continuous professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent further education qualifications.
• Legal right to work in the UK full time without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish or French to Key Stage 3 and/or GCSE students.
• Use creative methods for behavior management.
• Tailor teaching resources for diverse abilities.

Skills

Teaching French

Teaching Spanish

Classroom behavior management

Curriculum planning for GCSE

Education

QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent

PGCE 14+ or Certificate of Education

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting for an MFL Teacher to start in January 2026 for a popular and well‑run single‑sex school in St Albans, Hertfordshire!

Are you able to teach French or Spanish to pupils in years 7, 8 & 9? Perhaps you’ve been working on a supply basis and are looking for a block of work or your next long‑term assignment? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented teacher to offer French or Spanish on a long‑term basis for a great school in St Albans.

This is a full‑time temporary supply teaching role from January 2026 to cover a resignation.

The Role

• Teacher of Spanish or French to Key Stage 3 and/or GCSE
• Five days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm
• A creative enthusiastic attitude to behaviour management is essential.
• Innovative teacher able to tailor resources to a broad range of abilities and language skills.
• A good knowledge of the AQA GCSE for Spanish is required.
• The academy is interested in hearing from early‑career teachers, experienced QTS teachers or FE lecturers with experience of teaching Spanish or French to students aged 11 to 16.

The School

• 11‑16 academy in St Albans
• Good Ofsted rating April 2025
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities for teaching and learning
• Superb training and development for staff at all stages of their career
• Large bright spaces for students to feel safe and supported.

To join us and be successful in this MFL Teacher / Spanish Teacher or French Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent further education qualifications such as PGCE 14+ or Certificate of Education
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

To be considered for this MFL teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year, contact the St Albans Secondary team on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)