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French and Spanish Teacher
Location: Steyning
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Wayman Education is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated teacher of French and Spanish to join a highly successful modern foreign languages (MFL) department at an exceptional secondary school in Steyning. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality language lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 5 delivery for a suitably qualified candidate.
The school has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and offers a welcoming and highly supportive environment for staff, complete with a robust continuous professional development framework. The MFL team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply passionate about fostering a love for international cultures and communication, resulting in excellent student engagement and a strong track record of exam success.
Key responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging French and Spanish lessons that inspire students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
* Plan and sequence innovative schemes of work that develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills across both languages.
* Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment in line with exam board specifications, implementing targeted interventions where necessary.
* Actively contribute to the wider life of the school and the MFL department, including cultural events, open evenings, and potential language trips.
* Maintain high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement, creating a positive, safe, and purposeful learning environment.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in French, Spanish, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: A proven track record of teaching French and Spanish within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).
* Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge and fluency in both languages, confident classroom management techniques, and excellent communication skills to engage learners of all abilities.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Wayman Education
We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.
To apply
If you are a motivated languages specialist looking to join a supportive school with a fantastic teaching environment, please submit your CV today through the application link.