Modern Foreign Languages Teacher

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Head of French potential

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a Modern Foreign Languages Teacher for a boarding school in Hertfordshire. The role is part-time 0.8 FTE, with a temporary or permanent contract starting 04/01/2027 or sooner.

You will deliver engaging language lessons, lead speaking sessions for exams, and tailor teaching to different abilities within the Modern Languages Department. The ideal candidate has QTS or equivalent and secondary MFL teaching experience, with GCSE/A Level exam preparation skills.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Secondary MFL teaching experience and strong subject knowledge.
• Experience preparing students for examinations and leading speaking sessions.
• Effective assessment, classroom-management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks.
• French teaching to examination level, GCSE and/or A Level experience, and previous departmental responsibility are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop language skills and confidence.
• Provide speaking practice and targeted examination preparation.
• Assess, monitor and report on progress, adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Contribute to departmental planning and an inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in the wider life of the boarding-school community.

Skills

Effective communication

Assessment

Classroom management

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Contract Type: Part-time, 0.8 FTE – temporary or permanent contract Start Date: 04/01/2027 or sooner Location: Hertfordshire, UK Salary: £35,602 – £54,328 per annum, full-time equivalent (M1–UPS3); £28,481.60 – £43,462.40 per annum at 0.8 FTE Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3. Hours of work: Part-time, 0.8 FTE; working days and timetable to be confirmed Email: [e-mail] Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Inspire students to communicate confidently and discover a love of languages. Teach Now is recruiting a Modern Foreign Languages Teacher for a boarding school in Hertfordshire, offering motivated students, a picturesque setting and a close-knit school community. Joining the Modern Languages Department on a 0.8 FTE basis, you will deliver engaging lessons, lead speaking sessions for examination candidates and tailor teaching to different abilities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop students language skills and support strong academic progress. For a suitably experienced French specialist, there may also be an opportunity to take on Head of French responsibilities. The school offers scope for initiative, professional development and involvement in students wider educational and pastoral experience.

Requirements

• QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Secondary MFL teaching experience and strong subject knowledge.
• Experience preparing students for examinations and leading speaking sessions.
• Effective assessment, classroom-management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks.
• French teaching to examination level, GCSE and/or A Level experience, and previous departmental responsibility are desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop language skills and confidence.
• Provide speaking practice and targeted examination preparation.
• Assess, monitor and report on progress, adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Contribute to departmental planning and an inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in the wider life of the boarding-school community.

Our client can offer you:

• Motivated students within a welcoming boarding-school community.
• A picturesque setting and collaborative Modern Languages Department.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Scope to contribute ideas and develop teaching approaches.
• Potential Head of French responsibility for a suitably experienced candidate.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance.