Teacher of French & Spanish Potters Bar (South Hertfordshire) September 2026
A high-performing secondary school located in Potters Bar, South Hertfordshire on the Enfield border is seeking a talented Teacher of French & Spanish to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026. This Secondary Teaching Opportunity offers an excellent environment for an ambitious linguist looking to develop within a supportive and academically focused school.
About the School
This well-regarded secondary school, graded Good by Ofsted, sits conveniently on the HertfordshireNorth London border, making it easily accessible from Enfield and surrounding North London areas. The school is known for its strong behaviour culture, structured curriculum and high expectations for both staff and pupils. Teaching practice is grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, with clear systems that allow teachers to focus on high-quality delivery. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and enrichment opportunities including language clubs, cultural events and international trips.
What the School Offers
The successful Teacher of French & Spanish will benefit from:
Structured CPD and clear career progression pathways
Strong behaviour systems and consistent pastoral support
Collaborative departmental planning and reduced administrative workload
Opportunities for subject leadership development within the MFL department
A well-resourced languages faculty with a strong academic culture
What the Role Involves
This Permanent Teacher of French & Spanish role will involve delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, using data-informed assessment to track pupil progress. The Teacher of French & Spanish will contribute to departmental curriculum planning, support enrichment activities and maintain strong communication with parents and colleagues. A key focus of the role is raising attainment while maintaining the schools high expectations for behaviour and academic engagement.
What the School is Looking For
Applicants for this Teacher of French & Spanish role must:
Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme
Hold a strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree or higher from a reputable university
Demonstrate substantial classroom teaching experience within a UK school setting (placements or permanent roles acceptable)
Show evidence of delivering structured curriculum lessons and measurable pupil progress
Be confident working within established behaviour frameworks
Be legally entitled to work in the UK. The school cannot provide visa sponsorship
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870£50,474 (UPS up to £56,154) TLR opportunities may be available for suitably experienced candidates.
This Permanent Teacher of French & Spanish role is ideal for ambitious teachers seeking long-term progression within a high-performing secondary school environment.
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