A strong opportunity for a qualified language teacher to join an outstanding grammar school with a high-achieving pupil population and established GCSE and sixth-form provision.
Tradewind Recruitment are currently supporting a highly regarded selective grammar school seeking an MFL Teacher to join its established languages provision. The school has a strong academic profile, high expectations of pupils and a broad curriculum extending from Key Stage 3 through to A Level.
The successful candidate will teach a modern foreign language across the secondary age range, contributing to consistently high standards of teaching, learning and examination preparation.
The Role
As an MFL Teacher, you will be responsible for:
Planning and delivering engaging MFL lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Teaching language skills including speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation
Preparing pupils effectively for GCSE examinations
Assessing pupil progress and providing clear, constructive feedback
Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, presentation and academic achievement
Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development
Supporting pupils who wish to continue language study into the sixth form
Working collaboratively with colleagues within the languages department
Maintaining accurate records of assessment and pupil progress
The successful applicant will ideally have:
QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification
A degree or strong academic background in a relevant modern foreign language
Experience teaching MFL within a secondary school setting
Strong subject knowledge and accurate language skills
Experience teaching towards GCSE; sixth-form experience would be advantageous
A clear understanding of effective language teaching and assessment
High expectations of pupil achievement and classroom standards
The ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
A valid DBS or willingness to complete the required safeguarding checks
Why Work with Tradewind?
When you register with Tradewind, you receive:
A streamlined onboarding process
Dedicated support from Charlie, YOUReducation consultant with over 10 years' experience in education
FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, resources and webinars
Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings
Holiday and pension schemes available
Access to permanent vacancies, including teacher training opportunities with partner schools
If you are an appropriately qualified language teacher looking for a role within a selective grammar school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to bring your subject expertise to a high-performing department.
How to Apply
For an informal and introductory conversation about the position, contact Charlie at Tradewind on (phone number removed).
Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to
Salary description
£30000.00 - £50000.00 per year