Job Description

MFL ECT (French & Spanish) – Secondary School in Braintree

Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an ambitious MFL ECT specialising in French and Spanish, ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive, high‑performing secondary school? This forward‑thinking school—part of a well‑established, high‑achieving Trust—seeks a committed MFL ECT able to teach both French and Spanish up to KS4.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that invests heavily in staff development, sets high expectations and offers a warm, community‑driven environment where both students and teachers thrive.

Why This School?

This Braintree secondary school is part of a respected Trust known for its strong leadership, consistent routines and commitment to raising standards. As an MFL ECT, you will benefit from:

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  Trust‑Wide Support & Training — Access high‑quality CPD, shared expertise and structured development pathways designed to help ECTs flourish.

  
  


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  Clear Behaviour Systems — Consistent routines that allow you to focus on excellent teaching rather than behaviour management.

  
  


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  Warm, Respectful Culture — A school where students feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

  
  


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  Collaborative MFL Department — A supportive team that shares resources, ideas and best practice.

  
  


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  Strong Community Ethos — A school with positive relationships, strong pastoral care and a commitment to developing confident, resilient young people.

  
  


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  Ambitious Curriculum & Enrichment — A rich academic and co‑curricular offer that creates a vibrant, aspirational school community.

  
  

The Role

As an MFL ECT (French & Spanish), you will:

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  Teach French and Spanish confidently up to Key Stage 4

  
  


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  Deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that inspire a love of languages

  
  


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  Contribute to curriculum planning and department development

  
  


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  Build positive relationships with students, promoting confidence and progress

  
  


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  Work closely with colleagues and benefit from Trust‑wide CPD

  
  


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  Uphold the school’s values of respect, responsibility and aspiration

  
  

The Ideal MFL ECT

The school is looking for an MFL ECT who is:

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  Able to teach both French and Spanish to KS4 (essential)

  
  


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  Passionate about language learning and cultural education

  
  


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  Reflective, motivated and eager to grow within a supportive Trust

  
  


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  A strong communicator who builds rapport quickly

  
  


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  A team player who contributes positively to school life

  
  

If you’re ready to begin your teaching career in a school that offers genuine support, high expectations and excellent development opportunities, apply with your updated CV today.

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