Teacher of French and Spanish. Job in Altrincham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Modern Languages Teacher for a full-time position starting January 2026. The role involves teaching French and Spanish to students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE levels in a supportive and well-rated academy. Applicants should hold QTS or QTLS and be capable of inspiring students with creative teaching methods. The role offers competitive pay and extensive professional development opportunities within a thriving school environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to 2,500+ free training courses

Ongoing support with lesson planning

Flexible holiday pay options

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching languages at Key Stage 3 and GCSE level.
• Ability to inspire students and adapt teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish across KS3 and KS4.
• Create engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Ensure confident delivery of AQA GCSE content.

Skills

Teaching French

Teaching Spanish

Creative approaches to behaviour management

Engagement of students

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment - Exciting MFL Opportunity for January 2026

Are you a passionate and skilled teacher of French and Spanish seeking a fresh challenge for January 2026? Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be supporting a thriving, forward-thinking secondary academy on the Stockport/Trafford border in their search for an outstanding Modern Languages teacher. This full-time role runs from January to July 2026 and offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a vibrant MFL department.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable linguist who can inspire students across Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
Key features of the role include:

• Teaching French and Spanish across KS3 and KS4
• Full-time commitment, Monday to Friday
• The ability to bring creative approaches to behaviour management and engagement
• Confident delivery of AQA GCSE content for both languages
• A flexible timetable that can be weighted towards French or Spanish, depending on your strengths
  The academy welcomes applications from ECTs, experienced QTS teachers, and FE lecturers with experience teaching French and Spanish to learners aged 11-16.

The School

This successful 11-18 academy, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022, offers an exceptional environment for both teaching and learning. Staff benefit from modern facilities, a highly supportive leadership team, and a culture that values professional development.
Ofsted noted: "The behaviour of pupils is good. Pupils are polite, friendly and generally behave well."
This is a school where staff feel valued and students are keen to learn, making it an excellent setting for an inspiring MFL teacher to thrive.

Requirements

To join us and be successful in this role, you must:

• Hold QTS or QTLS
• Provide a full, up-to-date CV with any gaps explained
• Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or be willing to apply) and relevant safeguarding checks
• Have the legal right to work full-time in the UK

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Competitive rates of pay, attracting the best talent in education
• Access to over 2,500 free training courses through our partnership with The National College-more certified CPD than any other agency
• A generous referral scheme
• Comprehensive interview preparation to help you shine
• Ongoing support with lesson planning and classroom strategies
• A user-friendly online portal for timesheets and availability
• In-house payroll team ensuring accurate, reliable payments
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Free networking and social events to connect with other educators

If you are interested in this French and Spanish teaching role or would like to hear about opportunities from January 2026 onwards, contact the Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).