Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Basildon
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SENDIRECT/191692
Rate: £31,650 – £43,607 per annum
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic MFL Teacher ready to bring French and Spanish to life in the classroom? A forward-thinking secondary school in Basildon is seeking a dynamic language specialist to join their team from September 2025. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for both Early Career Teachers and experienced professionals looking to make a difference through language learning.
You’ll be joining a supportive modern foreign languages department that values creativity, culture, and communication. The school offers excellent facilities, strong leadership support, and a curriculum that encourages students to become confident and capable linguists. You’ll be responsible for teaching both French and Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4.
With a competitive salary, access to professional development, and a warm school community, this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of languages and help students discover the world beyond their own.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver high-quality French and Spanish lessons at KS3 and KS4.
* Foster language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
* Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and participation.
* Track student progress and provide feedback to support their development.
* Contribute to the wider MFL curriculum and extra-curricular enrichment.
* Promote cultural awareness and global citizenship through teaching.
Qualifications and Experience:
* QTS and a degree in MFL, French, Spanish, or a related subject (essential).
* Ability to teach both French and Spanish to KS4 level.
* Open to Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.
* Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
* Passion for languages, teaching, and student success.
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
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