Modern Foreign Languages Teacher

Clarence Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,287 - 47,047; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Excellent teaching resources

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment is seeking a Modern Foreign Languages Teacher for a Leicester school. You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 and foster a love of languages such as French, Spanish and/or German.

You will plan, assess, and contribute to curriculum development, with opportunities for enrichment activities. The school emphasises professional development, collaboration, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or be working towards it.
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 languages (French/Spanish/German desirable).
• Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice.
• High expectations for achievement, behaviour and engagement.
• Excellent communicator who collaborates with colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Foster curiosity and appreciation for languages and cultures.
• Plan lessons meeting diverse needs and support progress.
• Assess student learning and use feedback to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Encourage enrichment opportunities outside the classroom.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Effective classroom practice

Excellent communicator

Collaborative

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Job Title: Modern Foreign Languages Teacher

Location: Leicester

Salary: £175-£255 (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: New Term Start

About the Role

As a Teacher of MFL, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Foster curiosity and appreciation for different languages and cultures.
• Plan lessons that meet the needs of all learners and support excellent progress.
• Assess student learning effectively and use feedback to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
• Encourage students to participate in enrichment opportunities that promote language learning beyond the classroom.

About You

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards achieving it.
• Has the ability to teach one or more modern foreign languages at KS3 and KS4 (French, Spanish and/or German desirable).
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice.
• Has high expectations for student achievement, behaviour, and engagement.
• Is an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Shares our commitment to providing an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A collaborative Languages department committed to continuous improvement.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Access to excellent teaching resources and technology.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Safeguarding

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and satisfy all relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance.