MFL Teacher (French and Spanish)

Supply Desk; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a MFL Teacher specializing in French and/or Spanish for a full-time role in Chatham. The position starts ASAP and offers a competitive pay scale and long-term contract options. Ideal candidates must be QTS qualified with experience teaching KS3 and KS4. This role emphasizes flexibility and supporting students' progress in a positive teaching environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working arrangements

Free access to CPD training

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching French and/or Spanish at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Willingness to apply for a valid enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to supporting student progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and/or Spanish to Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Plan, prepare, and mark in line with school expectations.
• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject knowledge (French and/or Spanish)

Adaptability in teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

MFL Teacher (French and/or Spanish) Flexible Supply Opportunity

Location: Chatham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (until December 2025)
Pay: Paid to Scale (£163 - £223 per day depending on experience)

Supply Desk are currently supporting one of our valued partner secondary schools in Chatham, who are seeking a Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teacher with a specialism in French and/or Spanish. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting as soon as possible and running until December 2025 in the first instance, with potential for extension or a permanent role.

We welcome applications from MFL specialists who are looking for flexible supply contracts or are open to long-term placements in supportive school environments.

The Role

• Full-time teaching commitment: Monday to Friday
• Teaching French and/or Spanish to Key Stage 3 and 4
• Delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, following school curriculum
• Planning, preparing and marking in line with school expectations
• Supporting students of all abilities and encouraging progress
• Contributing to the wider school community and promoting core values

Ideal Candidate

• Be a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with experience in teaching French and/or Spanish at KS3 and KS4
• Be open to flexible or long-term supply arrangements
• Have strong classroom management and excellent subject knowledge
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting student progress
• Be positive, inclusive, and adaptable in their teaching approach
• Hold a valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Competitive daily pay rates aligned to teacher pay scales (£163 - £223 per day)
• Flexibility to match your availability and career goals
• A dedicated consultant offering personalised support
• FREE access to regular CPD training sessions
• Access to our Refer a Friend scheme — earn up to £150 collectively when you refer someone to us!

Interested?

To learn more or apply, contact our friendly team on (phone number removed) or visit (url removed) for more vacancies across Kent.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Safer Recruitment procedures.

Supply Desk is REC Gold Standard accredited, placing us in the top 10% of education recruitment agencies in the UK!