Job Description
MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) – ECTs & Experienced Teachers Welcome
Location: Islington, North LondonSalary: £40,317 – £62,496 per annum (Inner London Pay Scale)Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Are you an ambitious MFL Teacher ready to join a school where languages are genuinely valued?
Are you an ECT looking for exceptional mentorship and structured support — or an experienced practitioner seeking a high-performing department with real academic momentum?
KPI Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Islington to appoint a French & Spanish Teacher to join their thriving Modern Foreign Languages department.
Why This School?
This is a school with a clear academic identity. GCSE results consistently sit above national averages, and the uptake for languages at KS4 is strong — a rare and encouraging sign of the department’s success. A-Level provision in both French and Spanish continues to grow, with students progressing to Russell Group universities each year.
Behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful. The senior leadership team have embedded consistent systems that allow teachers to focus on high-quality teaching rather than low-level disruption. Staff retention is strong — a testament to the supportive culture and genuine investment in professional development.
The MFL department itself is collaborative, well-led and ambitious. Schemes of work are thoughtfully sequenced, and shared planning ensures workload is manageable. Regular departmental CPD focuses on curriculum refinement, retrieval practice and speaking confidence strategies.
The Role
You will:
* Teach French and Spanish across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 available depending on experience)
* Deliver engaging lessons that develop fluency, confidence and cultural awareness
* Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations
* Contribute to enrichment opportunities including trips and language events
* Uphold high standards of academic challenge and classroom practice
ECTs – Why Apply?
Are you looking for:
* A structured and supportive induction programme?
* A dedicated subject mentor within the MFL department?
* Reduced timetable in line with ECT guidance?
* Regular coaching and instructional feedback?
This school has a proven record of developing confident, high-performing early career teachers.
Experienced Teachers – Why Consider This Move?
Are you seeking:
* A stable, well-led school with strong behaviour systems?
* The opportunity to teach KS5 and stretch high-achieving students?
* Scope for TLR responsibility in the near future?
* A department that values collaboration over isolation?
There is genuine scope here for leadership progression.
Person Specification
* UK QTS (or pending for ECTs)
* A degree in French, Spanish or related subject
* Strong subject knowledge and commitment to high standards
* A belief that all pupils can succeed
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
To apply, please contact Ryan at KPI Education by sending your CV and a tailored cover letter. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged promptly.
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