MFL Teacher - Spanish & French

Location: Braintree, Essex
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: £30,000 - £52,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

We are seeking a dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join our vibrant and supportive team in a well-established academy setting. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an excellent learning environment, and we offer a welcoming community with a strong focus on staff retention and development. Our academy has grown significantly over recent years and continues to be a top choice within the local area, with new facilities added to accommodate increasing demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and effective Spanish and French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of teaching A-level.
Plan and prepare lessons in line with the curriculum, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to help them achieve their full potential.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love for languages and encourages student participation.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of the MFL department.
Participate in extracurricular activities and school events to enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
A degree in a language-related subject.
Strong subject knowledge and a passion for language education.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer:

Supportive Environment: Join a friendly, ambitious team with a high staff retention rate and a strong commitment to professional development.
Career Development: Access to a comprehensive CPD program, including the Instructional Excellence Program and CPD offerings from Ambition Institute’s Early Career and NPQ courses.
Employee Benefits: Enjoy a range of perks, from pension and healthcare support to lifestyle benefits like discounted gym memberships and electric vehicle incentives.

Our Mission: Our “Curriculum Drivers” shape everything we do:

Mastery: Providing excellent teaching to develop ambitious, high-achieving students.
Character: Cultivating responsible, well-rounded young people who do the right thing, even when unsupervised.
Perspective: Encouraging compassion, open-mindedness, and a commitment to promoting diversity and justice in the world around them.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers with a passion for languages and a dedication to inspiring students. Applications from all language specialists are encouraged.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the Updated service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.