Mfl Teacher | Secondary School With Sixth Form | Harpenden, Hertfordshire

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages for a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The role covers KS3-KS4 with KS5 possible, teaching French and/or Spanish and supporting GCSE and post-16 studies.

You will hold QTS with strong language knowledge, deliver engaging lessons, manage classrooms effectively, and contribute to schemes of work. This maternity cover begins ASAP and offers competitive MPS/UPS salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS with strong knowledge of a modern foreign language.
• Experience delivering KS3-KS4 lessons; KS5 if possible.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3/KS4, with KS5 teaching possible.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Use structured conversation practice to build confidence.
• Prepare classes for written and speaking exams.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and language enrichment.

Skills

MFL teaching

French

Spanish

Education

QTS

Job description

Role: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages – KS3–KS5
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time, maternity cover
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school with a sixth form in Harpenden is seeking an MFL Teacher to join its department at short notice. The school welcomes applications from teachers with French or Spanish specialism who can deliver well-structured language lessons and support pupils through GCSE and, where appropriate, post-16 study.

The Role

• Teach French and/or Spanish across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching depending on experience.
• Develop pupils' listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammatical accuracy.
• Use structured conversation practice to improve confidence and fluency.
• Prepare examination classes for written assessments and speaking examinations.
• Track progress and provide clear feedback to support improvement.
• Contribute to shared planning, assessment and language enrichment.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS and has strong subject knowledge in a relevant modern foreign language.
• Can deliver engaging lessons that balance communication with grammatical accuracy.
• Is confident supporting pupils with different levels of attainment.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and collaborative working.

The Environment

The school promotes high expectations, language learning and professional collaboration. The successful teacher will join an established team and receive guidance on existing schemes of work to support a smooth start.