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 UKWhy 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 educatorsIf 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)