MFL Teacher in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

MFL Teacher - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A strong opportunity for a qualified language teacher to join an outstanding grammar school with a high-achieving pupil population and established GCSE and sixth-form provision.

Tradewind Recruitment are currently supporting a highly regarded selective grammar school seeking an MFL Teacher to join its established languages provision. The school has a strong academic profile, high expectations of pupils and a broad curriculum extending from Key Stage 3 through to A Level.

The successful candidate will teach a modern foreign language across the secondary age range, contributing to consistently high standards of teaching, learning and examination preparation.

The Role

As an MFL Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging MFL lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teaching language skills including speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation
• Preparing pupils effectively for GCSE examinations
• Assessing pupil progress and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, presentation and academic achievement
• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development
• Supporting pupils who wish to continue language study into the sixth form
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the languages department
• Maintaining accurate records of assessment and pupil progress

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification
• A degree or strong academic background in a relevant modern foreign language
• Experience teaching MFL within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and accurate language skills
• Experience teaching towards GCSE; sixth-form experience would be advantageous
• A clear understanding of effective language teaching and assessment
• High expectations of pupil achievement and classroom standards
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A valid DBS or willingness to complete the required safeguarding checks

Why Work with Tradewind?

When you register with Tradewind, you receive:

• A streamlined onboarding process
• Dedicated support from Charlie, YOUReducation consultant with over 10 years' experience in education
• FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, resources and webinars
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings
• Holiday and pension schemes available
• Access to permanent vacancies, including teacher training opportunities with partner schools

If you are an appropriately qualified language teacher looking for a role within a selective grammar school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to bring your subject expertise to a high-performing department.

How to Apply

For an informal and introductory conversation about the position, contact Charlie at Tradewind on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to (url removed).