Head of MFL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of MFL (Spanish or French Teacher) for a Secondary school in Surrey. The school has a supportive MFL department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons.

Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

Location
- Staines Upon Thames, Surrey

Position - MFL Teacher

Type of work
- Spanish/French Teacher

Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026

Duration / Likely Duration
- Until the end of the academic year

Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going

Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent

Full time/part time
- Full time

Minimum rate of pay
- Minimum rate GBP
175 per day

Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team