Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - French / German
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 90985261-bc5d-4a60-93f6-532ce4350eac |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Proven track record of outstanding MFL teaching
• Prior experience of teaching French across KS3 and 4
• Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum requirements in Modern Foreign Languages
• Awareness of current developments in Modern Foreign Languages
• Proven track record of outstanding student outcomes
• Proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
• Excellent ICT skills
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Ability to raise the self-esteem and expectations of children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
• Prior experience of teaching French at KS5
• Ability to teach German
What the school offers its staff
We genuinely care about our staff, their well-being and their professional development: we are a happy team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice and we can offer:
• A laptop for every teacher
• Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Regular staff well-being activities
• Free access to our sporting facilities
• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
Further details about the role
The role may also include some teaching of PSHE and RS.
If you are an outstanding teacher it really is worth applying for this post.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Essential
• Proven track record of outstanding MFL teaching
• Prior experience of teaching French across KS3 and 4
• Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum requirements in Modern Foreign Languages
• Awareness of current developments in Modern Foreign Languages
• Proven track record of outstanding student outcomes
• Proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
• Excellent ICT skills
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Ability to raise the self-esteem and expectations of children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
• Prior experience of teaching French at KS5
• Ability to teach German
What the school offers its staff
We genuinely care about our staff, their well-being and their professional development: we are a happy team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice and we can offer:
• A laptop for every teacher
• Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Regular staff well-being activities
• Free access to our sporting facilities
• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
Further details about the role
The role may also include some teaching of PSHE and RS.
If you are an outstanding teacher it really is worth applying for this post.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.