MFL Teacher - French or Spanish

Supply Desk; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and safeguarding training

Supportive, well-resourced school

Job summary

Supply Desk is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in Maidenhead to appoint a full-time Modern Foreign Languages Teacher from January. The role offers a January start and full-time hours, with pay aligned to MPS/UPS depending on experience.

You will teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4, planning engaging lessons and preparing students for GCSE exams. You will work within a supportive MFL department and contribute to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent (desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge in French or Spanish; ability to teach both is a bonus
• Experience teaching MFL at secondary level (KS3 and/or KS4)
• ECTs with relevant MFL placements are welcome to apply
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• An enthusiastic, engaging and supportive teaching style

Responsibilities

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4, in line with the National Curriculum
• Plan lively, well-structured lessons that develop listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Prepare pupils for GCSE assessments and exams
• Adapt teaching for a range of abilities and learning needs
• Track progress and give clear, useful feedback
• Keep high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement
• Work closely with the MFL department, pupils, parents and colleagues

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in French or—

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

MFL Teacher – French or Spanish

Location: Maidenhead

Start: January

Hours: Full-time

Pay: MPS/UPS

Bring languages to life in Maidenhead

Supply Desk is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in Maidenhead to appoint a full-time Modern Foreign Languages Teacher from January. Whether French or Spanish is your main language, this is a great chance to join a supportive department and help pupils build the confidence to speak, read and write in another language.

What You'll Be Doing

• Teaching French and/or Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4, in line with the National Curriculum
• Planning lively, well-structured lessons that develop listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Preparing pupils for GCSE assessments and exams
• Adapting your teaching for a range of abilities and learning needs
• Tracking progress and giving clear, useful feedback
• Keeping high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement
• Working closely with the MFL department, pupils, parents and colleagues

What We're Looking For

• QTS or equivalent (desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge in French or Spanish – the ability to teach both is a bonus
• Experience teaching MFL at secondary level (KS3 and/or KS4)
• ECTs with relevant MFL placements are welcome to apply
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• An enthusiastic, engaging and supportive teaching style

Why Work With Supply Desk?

• Pay in line with MPS/UPS, depending on experience
• A long-term opportunity in a supportive, well-resourced school
• A dedicated local education consultant to support you
• CPD and training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• 24/7 access to our online CPD Learning Hub

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards