Mfl Teacher | Language-Learning Academy | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a qualified MFL Teacher for a maternity-cover role in Cambridge. The position involves teaching French and/or Spanish to KS3/KS4, developing pupils' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and preparing GCSE work.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, have strong language knowledge, and be committed to boosting pupil confidence and attainment throughout the maternity cover period.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and strong knowledge of at least one relevant language.
• Able to teach French or Spanish across KS3/KS4.
• Committed to improving pupils' confidence and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4, according to experience.
• Develop pupils' vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and spontaneous speaking.
• Prepare GCSE classes for listening, speaking, reading and writing assessments.
• Use varied activities to encourage participation and retention.
• Contribute to shared resources and departmental assessment.

Skills

MFL teaching

Retrieval practice

Student confidence

Education

QTS

GCSE French/Spanish

Job description

Role: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages – KS3–KS4
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-time, maternity cover
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary academy in Cambridge is seeking an MFL Teacher to provide maternity cover from January. The school is particularly interested in candidates able to teach French or Spanish and who can help pupils build confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

The Role

Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4, according to experience.

Develop pupils' vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and spontaneous speaking.

Prepare GCSE classes for listening, speaking, reading and writing assessments.

Use varied activities to encourage participation and retention.

Contribute to shared resources and departmental assessment.

The Candidate

Holds QTS and has strong knowledge of at least one relevant language.

Uses clear modelling and regular retrieval practice.

Is committed to improving pupils' confidence and attainment.

The Environment

The MFL department promotes language practice and collaborative planning. The successful candidate will receive guidance on existing schemes of work to support a smooth start to the maternity-cover period.