Job description

MFL Teacher (French & Spanish)

Location: Kent (Swale, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and Medway)

Salary: £120 – £250 per day (depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Various (Long-term, Full-time, and Part-time)

Are you a talented linguist looking for your next challenge as an MFL Teacher in one of Kent’s leading secondary schools? Do you have the passion and expertise to deliver high-quality French and Spanish lessons to students across the county?

If so, GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. Due to an increase in demand, we have multiple opportunities for dedicated MFL Teachers to join various high-achieving schools in Swale, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and Medway. Whether you are a Spanish specialist or a dual-linguist, we have a role for every MFL Teacher looking for stability and professional growth.

We work with a diverse range of secondary schools and academies throughout Kent, all committed to providing a global curriculum. As an MFL Teacher, you will be welcomed into collaborative departments that value cultural enrichment and linguistic excellence. We are seeking teachers who can inspire students at Key Stages 3 and 4, with several of our partner schools also requiring Key Stage 5 expertise. From modern academies to traditional grammar schools, we ensure every MFL Teacher is matched with a school that suits their teaching style.

As an MFL Teacher, you will be expected to:

  • Plan and deliver engaging French and/or Spanish lessons across the secondary age range.

  • Take full responsibility for marking, assessment, and tracking student progress in long-term roles.

  • Foster a love for languages and promote international-mindedness within the school.

  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment.

  • Adhere to school-specific policies on safeguarding and curriculum delivery.

To be considered for these MFL Teacher roles, you must:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.

  • Have proven experience teaching French, Spanish, or both within the UK curriculum.

  • Possess strong communication skills and a professional, adaptable approach.

  • Have the right to work in the UK.

  • Meet GSL’s safer recruitment background checks.

  • Have an Enhanced Child DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

GSL Education offers:

  • Excellent daily rates of pay.

  • Direct links to a wide network of secondary schools across Kent.

  • Access to professional development and training.

  • Dedicated consultants to support your employment needs.

Please be advised that these roles require a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks. GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency committed to providing quality staff to schools throughout Kent.

To apply: Please click ‘apply’ and submit an up-to-date, 10-year CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.