Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish)

Location: Greater Manchester

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Greater Manchester is seeking an articulate, culturally vibrant, and enthusiastic Teacher of French & Spanish to join their high-achieving Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) faculty. This is a premier opportunity for an ambitious linguist, whether an experienced practitioner seeking a top-tier academic environment or a talented Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster linguistic fluency, cross-cultural appreciation, and communicative confidence across a dynamic student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of French & Spanish, you will bring European languages and cultures to life in the classroom. Teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE French and Spanish), with potential teaching opportunities at Key Stage 5 (A-Level MFL) in your specialist language, you will guide students through grammatical structures, spontaneous conversation, auditory comprehension, and authentic literary texts.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship secondary school celebrated for high academic progress scores, a rich global ethos, and outstanding modern language facilities

• Culture: A collaborative, linguistically diverse department supported by native-speaking language assistants, interactive audio-visual resources, and an encouraging leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-immersion French and Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and KS5 where applicable) that develop spontaneous speaking, listening, reading, and written accuracy.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations using data-driven progress tracking, oral exam coaching, and structured feedback routines.

• Embed authentic cultural contexts, modern Francophone and Hispanic literature, film, and current affairs into daily instruction to ignite curiosity and cultural literacy.

• Assess, track, and monitor pupil academic progress, delivering targeted interventions to stretch high-performing linguists while scaffolding support for developing speakers.

• Lead or contribute to MFL enrichment initiatives, including foreign language clubs, international exchange trips, language immersion days, and national translation competitions.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in French, Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding French and Spanish teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level experience in at least one language is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national MFL specifications and examination board requirements (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas).

• Native or near-native fluency in French and Spanish, paired with exceptional classroom presence and an infectious passion for language acquisition.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS national pay scale, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage coordination or MFL international links.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring programmes, and clear pathways for rapid career advancement in an Outstanding school environment.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring language specialist ready to make a lasting impact at an Outstanding school in Greater Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.