MFL Teacher (French & Spanish)

MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) – Secondary School

Perry Barr, Birmingham

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Are you a passionate and dedicated Modern Foreign Languages Teacher with the ability to teach French and Spanish? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in a welcoming and supportive secondary school?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Perry Barr, Birmingham, seeking an enthusiastic MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) to join their successful Languages department from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment where both students and staff can thrive.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring French and Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop confidence in their language skills and a greater understanding of different cultures.

Key responsibilities include:

* Planning and delivering high-quality French and Spanish lessons

* Creating engaging and interactive learning experiences

* Assessing, monitoring and tracking student progress

* Supporting students to achieve their full academic potential

* Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement

* Contributing to departmental planning and enrichment activities

* Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote outstanding teaching and learning

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

* Have experience teaching both French and Spanish within a secondary school setting

* Possess strong subject knowledge and a passion for languages

* Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills

* Be committed to raising standards and improving student outcomes

* Have strong communication and organisational skills

* Be a positive and proactive member of the school community

Ideally, the school is looking for an experienced Teacher; however, applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed and fully encouraged.

The School

This Good-rated secondary school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing and staff support. The leadership team is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where teachers are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

The school offers:

* A welcoming and supportive leadership team

* A friendly and collaborative MFL department

* Excellent support and mentoring for ECTs

* High-quality CPD and career development opportunities

* Well-behaved and motivated students

* A positive and inclusive school culture

* The opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate

Location

Located in Perry Barr, Birmingham, the school benefits from excellent transport links and onsite parking facilities.

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) looking for a long-term opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher seeking your next challenge or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career in a supportive and welcoming environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving secondary school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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