Teacher of MFL

The Westleigh School; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Preston is seeking a passionate Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). This role involves delivering engaging lessons in French and/or Spanish, fostering a positive classroom environment, and contributing to curriculum development. Ideal candidates will have QTS/QTLS and a commitment to inspiring students. The position offers excellent benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a specialism in French and/or Spanish.
• Strong ability to inspire and engage students.
• Committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 in foreign languages.
• Foster a motivating classroom environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Classroom management

Language instruction

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

The Westleigh School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join our vibrant secondary school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to inspire a love of languages in our students and contribute to the continued success of our MFL department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3 and KS4 in at least one modern foreign language (French and/or Spanish preferred).
• Foster a positive classroom environment where students feel motivated and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and innovative MFL curriculum.
• Play an active role in the wider school community, supporting enrichment opportunities and whole-school initiatives.
• Support the school ethos and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with a specialism in French and/or Spanish.
• A strong classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, challenge, and engage students.
• A team player who is committed to continuous professional development.
• Passionate about promoting languages and cultural awareness in young people.

About the School and Trust

At The Westleigh School, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and ambitious learning environment where every student can thrive. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our dedication to providing high-quality teaching and learning. Our ethos is "Aspiring and Achieving Together" and we strive to ensure every student makes excellent progress in all aspects of school life.

Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings opportunities and resources to support our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues have access to training and development opportunities, including instructional coaching qualifications and leadership training. The Trust offers professional development, peer review, and cross-school collaboration to share best practice.

Join Shaw Education Trust—Support, Teach, Lead. We are a dynamic family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools dedicated to unlocking opportunity for every young person, regardless of background or starting point. We are committed to staff growth, wellbeing, and creating an environment where you feel supported and inspired to make a real difference.

Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
• Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays).
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme with exclusive discounts.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the Institute of Education and opportunities to grow within the Trust.