MFL Teacher - Essex, UK Suitable to NQT

MFL Teacher (French & Spanish) - Essex | January 2026 Start | Permanent, Full-Time

Quantum Scholars are delighted to be working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Essex seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join their team from January 2026.

This full-time, permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated language teacher to contribute to a supportive and well-resourced department. You will be primarily teaching French and Spanish across Key Stages 3-5, inspiring students to develop a genuine love for languages and global cultures.

The school hiring is a mixed secondary school catering to ages 11-18 years old. They are an inclusive school and they prive themselves on the fact that they are a family.

• Plan and deliver engaging French and Spanish lessons across KS3-KS5

• Support students in developing strong communication and cultural understanding

• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and enrichment opportunities within the MFL department

• Encourage a positive learning environment that promotes curiosity and confidence in language learning

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to wider school initiatives

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Strong subject knowledge in French and/or Spanish (ability to teach both preferred)

• Proven success teaching languages across Key Stages 3-5

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• A passion for inspiring young people through language and cultural education

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated MFL teacher to make a real impact in a vibrant Essex school.

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm for languages to a new classroom and inspire the next generation of linguists, we'd love to hear from you!