Mfl Teacher | Languages And Humanities School | Ely, Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages for a secondary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The post is full-time and permanent, starting January 2027, with salary in the MPS/UPS range depending on experience.

The role focuses on teaching French and/or Spanish to KS3-KS4 pupils, building confidence in communication and preparing students for GCSE assessments. A supportive team emphasises retrieval practice and ongoing assessment.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and strong subject knowledge in French or Spanish.
• Can deliver engaging lessons that encourage active participation.
• Able to support pupils with different levels of confidence and attainment.
• GCSE preparation experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through structured activities.
• Prepare GCSE pupils for assessments, including speaking examinations.
• Use retrieval practice and regular assessment to reinforce learning.
• Contribute to shared curriculum planning and language-learning activities.

Skills

French

Spanish

Education

QTS

Job description

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

A secondary school in Ely is seeking an MFL Teacher for January 2027. The school is particularly interested in candidates with French or Spanish specialism who can develop pupils' confidence in communication and help them make steady progress towards GCSE qualifications.

The Role

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through structured activities.
• Prepare GCSE pupils for assessments, including speaking examinations.
• Use retrieval practice and regular assessment to reinforce learning.
• Contribute to shared curriculum planning and language-learning activities.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS and has strong subject knowledge in French, Spanish or another relevant language.
• Can deliver engaging lessons that encourage active participation.
• Uses clear modelling and effective questioning.
• Can support pupils with different levels of confidence and attainment.

The Environment

The school promotes language learning and collaborative planning. The successful teacher will join a team that values communication skills, cultural understanding and consistent classroom practice.