Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Witham
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SENDIRECT/191690
Rate: £31,650 – £43,607 per annum
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a passionate and dynamic MFL Teacher ready to inspire students in both French and Spanish? A supportive secondary school in Witham is looking for an enthusiastic language specialist to join their MFL department from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for Early Career Teachers as well as experienced educators who want to make language learning exciting, inclusive, and meaningful.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking department where students are encouraged to explore languages through culture, communication, and creativity. The school values global citizenship and offers strong leadership support, excellent teaching facilities, and a clear focus on developing confident, competent linguists.
With a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a warm school environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to build your career and share your passion for languages.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality French and Spanish lessons across KS3 and KS4.
Inspire a love for language learning through engaging, interactive teaching.
Plan, assess, and adapt lessons for a wide range of abilities.
Support pupils in developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Contribute to curriculum development and language enrichment activities.
Create an inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
Participate in school events, trips, and MFL department initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
QTS and a degree in MFL, French, Spanish, or a related subject (essential).
Open to Early Career Teachers and experienced professionals.
Ability to teach both French and Spanish to KS4 level.
Strong communication and classroom management skills.
A creative, enthusiastic approach to teaching languages.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being.
Willingness to support extra-curricular activities and cultural learning.
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