Teacher of Spanish & French – Secondary School in Harrogate (January Start)
A welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking an articulate Teacher of Spanish & French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Languages play a vital role within this school's EBacc curriculum and international culture. The successful applicant will deliver engaging Spanish and French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 A-Level in your main target language.
Working alongside a collaborative MFL team, you will develop pupils' communicative confidence across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, while embedding digital vocabulary tools and cultural studies. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Teach interactive Spanish and French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)
Prepare GCSE candidates for oral exams, translation tasks, grammar assessments, and listening papers
Utilize language laboratories and authentic digital learning platforms to maximize target-language exposure
Assess, track, and report on student progress through regular vocabulary tests and formal mock exams
Support extra-curricular language initiatives, including European cultural weeks and exchange trips
Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and academic development
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Spanish & French
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
Honors degree in Spanish, French, Modern Languages, or near-native fluency in target languages
Demonstrated ability to deliver strong GCSE outcomes across Foundation and Higher tiers
Outstanding classroom communication and pronunciation modeling skills
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent MFL position in Harrogate for a January start.
- Location
- Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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