Teacher Of Spanish & French – Secondary School In Harrogate (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Spanish & French for a welcoming secondary school in Harrogate. The role covers KS3/KS4 with potential for KS5, starting January on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will inspire students with engaging lessons, use digital vocabulary tools, and contribute to a collaborative MFL team in a school committed to a strong EBacc curriculum and international culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
• Honors degree in Spanish, French, Modern Languages, or near-native fluency in target languages
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strong GCSE outcomes across Foundation and Higher tiers
• Outstanding classroom communication and pronunciation modeling skills
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Teach interactive Spanish and French lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE)
• Prepare GCSE candidates for oral exams, translation tasks, grammar assessments, and listening papers
• Utilize language laboratories and authentic digital learning platforms
• Assess, track, and report on student progress through vocabulary tests and mock exams
• Support extra-curricular language initiatives, including European cultural weeks and exchange trips
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor and support student wellbeing

Skills

QTS or UK credentials

GCSE outcomes

Classroom communication

Education

Honors degree in Spanish, French or Modern Languages

Job description

Job Overview

A welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking an articulate Teacher of Spanish & French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Languages play a vital role within this school's EBacc curriculum and international culture. The successful applicant will deliver engaging Spanish and French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 A-Level in your main target language.

Working alongside a collaborative MFL team, you will develop pupils' communicative confidence across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, while embedding digital vocabulary tools and cultural studies. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach interactive Spanish and French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)
• Prepare GCSE candidates for oral exams, translation tasks, grammar assessments, and listening papers
• Utilize language laboratories and authentic digital learning platforms to maximize target-language exposure
• Assess, track, and report on student progress through regular vocabulary tests and formal mock exams
• Support extra-curricular language initiatives, including European cultural weeks and exchange trips
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and academic development

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Spanish & French

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
• Honors degree in Spanish, French, Modern Languages, or near-native fluency in target languages
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strong GCSE outcomes across Foundation and Higher tiers
• Outstanding classroom communication and pronunciation modeling skills
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)