mfl teacher.

£33,235.00 - £52,064.00 per annum

Cottenham

Start Date: January or April 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time considered

Do you have a strong subject knowledge and infectious passion for Spanish that you are ready to share with students across the full ability range?

Are you seeking a permanent role within a thriving, well-resourced Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department committed to accelerating student progress and supporting teacher development?

Are you an experienced practitioner, or a newly qualified Early Career Teacher (ECT), who thrives in a collaborative environment where high standards, effective practice, and staff well-being are prioritised?

The role :

A high-achieving, inclusive Secondary School with a strong sense of community is looking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join their dynamic MFL department. The team prides itself on its collaborative ethos, forward-thinking practice, and track record of successfully supporting both experienced and early career teachers.

This is a permanent position, offered on either a Full-time or Part-time basis, and requires recent and relevant experience teaching Spanish up to Key Stage 4. The ability to contribute to French provision is a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Spanish lessons across Years 7-11, effectively catering to the full ability range of students.
• Contribute actively to the development of engaging schemes of work and up-to-date resources.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, ensuring all learners are effectively supported to achieve their potential.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment that boosts student confidence.
• Participate in departmental and whole-school initiatives, and support the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular activities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish and a passion for modern languages.
• Essential experience teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4 (GCSE level).
• A desirable ability to contribute to French provision at KS3 or KS4.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and effective behaviour management.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Note for ECTs: If you are newly or recently qualified, you will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, a trained mentor, and additional dedicated professional development time.

What We Offer Our Teachers

• A permanent contract with flexible working hours considered (Full-time or Part-time).
• A competitive salary (MPS/UPS).
• The opportunity to join a well-resourced, collaborative, and forward-thinking MFL department.
• A supportive school that treats workload seriously, utilising high-leverage systems to ensure you can focus on teaching without undue bureaucracy or poor behaviour.
• Excellent support structures and dedicated mentoring for Early Career Teachers.

Interested in Applying?

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

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