Job description
Join Our Team as a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in Portsmouth!
Position: Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience)
Commencement: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
Are you passionate about languages and eager to inspire students to explore the wonders of different cultures and communication?
GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to join our team in Portsmouth. This is your opportunity to revolutionise the way students engage with languages, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the subject. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of linguists and make a profound impact on their academic and personal growth, we want you on our team!
Role Overview:
As a Teacher of MFL, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality language education and inspiring students to develop a love for languages. You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals to create engaging and effective lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a school that values educational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging language lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students, ensuring all students are motivated and challenged.
- Teach MFL lessons to students aged 11-18.
- Organise and supervise extracurricular language activities and events, fostering a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject.
- Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
- Promote health and safety in all activities, ensuring students understand the importance of safe practices.
Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), Early Career Teacher (ECT), or equivalent certification.
- Overseas qualifications are also welcome.
- Experienced Teaching Assistants (TA) and Cover Supervisors (CS) can also apply.
- Be able to provide a ten-year career history with relevant reference details covering the last two years, including your most recent place of academic employment.
- Experience in teaching languages is essential.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
- The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their best in languages.
- Commitment to promoting a love for learning and a curiosity about the world.
- Relevant qualifications or training in language education (desirable but not essential).
Why Choose Us?
- Flexible working arrangements that allow you to make a difference in various educational settings.
- Supportive school environments where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) role in Portsmouth, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Teacher of MFL and help inspire the next generation of students to explore the wonders of languages!