Teacher of French with Spanish

Your new company Hays Education are working in partnership with a successful and inclusive secondary school in East London to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, specialising in French with Spanish, for a September 2026 start. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Languages department committed to developing students' confidence in communication, cultural awareness and global understanding.

The school is seeking a passionate linguist who can inspire students to develop a love of languages and achieve excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will teach French across KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5, alongside Spanish across KS3. Your new role Teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Spanish across Key Stage 3 Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that promote language acquisition and cultural understanding Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with departmental schemes of work Support students in developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Prepare students for GCSE examinations Monitor progress and provide targeted interventions where necessary Contribute to extracurricular activities, language clubs and international opportunities What you'll need to succeed Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Experience teaching French and Spanish within a UK secondary school setting Ability to teach French to KS4 or KS5 and Spanish to at least KS3 Excellent subject knowledge and passion for language learning Strong classroom management and communication skills Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare What you'll get in return Competitive salary in line with Inner London pay scales Access to excellent CPD and professional development opportunities Supportive leadership team and collaborative MFL department Opportunity to contribute to trips, exchanges and enrichment activities Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant throughout the recruitment process What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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