Job Description

Location: Ashford
Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience - PAYE
Contract: Full time
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Modern Foreign Languages Teacher to join our vibrant secondary schools across the Ashford area from September until December 2026 in the first instance. The successful candidates will inspire students to develop a passion for languages and cultural understanding, delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 if applicable).

Languages offered may include French, Spanish, and/or German.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured MFL lessons that cater to a range of abilities
  • Teach one or more languages across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)
  • Monitor, assess, and report on student progress in line with school policies
  • Differentiate teaching to support all learners, including those with SEND and EAL
  • Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and departmental resources
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning
  • Use a range of teaching strategies and technologies to enhance student engagement
  • Support students in achieving excellent outcomes in internal and external assessments
  • Participate in departmental meetings, school events, and enrichment activities (e.g. trips, language clubs)
  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote student wellbeing at all times

Person Specification

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
  • Strong subject knowledge and passion for languages
  • Proven experience of teaching languages within a secondary school environment
  • Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour
  • Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references
  • Legal Right to Work in the UK

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer