A highly respected independent co-educational school in Staffordshire is seeking a passionate and accomplished Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join its successful and well-established Languages department. This is a rare opportunity to teach in an environment where languages are genuinely valued and form a core part of the school's academic and cultural identity.
The school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a balanced approach to education that develops confident, outward-looking young people.
The Role
You will teach French and Spanish across KS3–KS5, with the exact balance shaped around your strengths. Languages are popular choices at GCSE and A-Level, and students are motivated, articulate and eager to engage with both linguistic accuracy and cultural context.
Teaching here emphasises fluency, confidence and authentic communication. Lessons are intellectually challenging but supportive, with a strong focus on speaking, listening and extended writing. Teachers are encouraged to bring creativity and cultural insight into their classroom practice.
The Languages Department
The MFL department is collaborative, experienced and forward-thinking. Schemes of work are clearly structured and shared, allowing consistency while still giving teachers professional autonomy. Departmental planning prioritises depth of understanding, exam success and long-term language retention.
Beyond the classroom, the department supports language enrichment through cultural events, exchanges, trips and co-curricular clubs. These opportunities are well resourced and valued by the school, not treated as optional extras.
The School Environment
This independent school educates pupils aged 11–18 and offers a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to know their students well and tailor support effectively.
The campus combines traditional buildings with modern teaching spaces, providing a professional and inspiring place to work. Staff describe the culture as warm, collegiate and academically ambitious.
Staff Benefits
The school offers:
* A competitive independent-sector salary
* Small class sizes and highly motivated pupils
* Free lunches during term time and on-site parking
* Excellent CPD and opportunities for progression
* Access to school facilities and resources
* A supportive staff community with low turnover
Who This Role Would Suit
This role would suit:
* An experienced MFL teacher or confident ECT
* Someone passionate about language, culture and communication
* A teacher who enjoys academic challenge in a supportive setting
* A professional seeking autonomy within a strong department
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Languages teacher looking to work in an independent school that truly values internationalism, academic rigour and staff wellbeing.