Job Description
Part Time Language Teacher (Spanish, French and/or German)
Primary Languages Network (PLN) empowers teachers and schools to deliver high-quality, primary-focused foreign language programmes. Since 2011, our team of 20+ trained MFL (Modern Foreign Language) specialists—drawn from both primary and secondary education—has been providing language teaching across the Northwest of England. We use our award-winning digital platform to deliver the PLN methodology and support schools with consistent, high-impact provision.
Location:
Warrington, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester
Contract Type:
Part-time, Fixed-term (September 2025 – July 2026)
Working Hours:
* Afternoon sessions: minimum 2.5 hours
* Morning sessions: minimum 3 hours
* Full day: minimum 5.5 hours
Pay:
* £24.00–£27.50 per hour (depending on role)
Is This You?
* Can you speak Spanish, French, or German?
* Are you a qualified teacher?
* Are you passionate about languages?
* Are you able to communicate your passion to children?
* Are you looking for flexible, part-time work?
* Transitioning from secondary to primary teaching?
* Seeking a better work-life balance or extra income?
* Returning to teaching or recently retired?
If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome applications from teachers of all backgrounds. We also offer cover work opportunities if you’re seeking day to day work.
What We Offer
* Join a supportive team of over 20 language specialists
* Ongoing support through a team WhatsApp group, regular CPD, and in-school observations
* Employment with PLN (includes pension contribution and sick pay)
* Access to long term, medium term and weekly lesson planning/resources via our digital platform
* Opportunities to teach in one or more schools per week
Person Specification
Essential:
* A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or QTLS)
* Degree in French, Spanish, or German OR native-level fluency
* Minimum 1 year’s experience teaching or assisting children (KS1/KS2 preferred)
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Confidence in leading lessons for up to 30 primary-aged pupils with and without a Teaching Assistant
* Clear criminal record (Enhanced DBS – obtained by PLN)
* Two professional references
* Right to work in the UK
* Safeguarding training (provided by PLN)
Preferred:
* Driving licence and access to a car
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
For further information and an application pack please click "apply on our website"