Modern Foreign Language Teacher

We at Smile Education are currently working with a secondary school in the Loughborough area who are looking to recruit an MFL Teacher specialising in French or German from August 2026. The school is looking for someone who can bring energy and confidence into the classroom and make languages enjoyable for students across KS3 and KS4. Whether you specialise in French, German, or can offer both, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive department within a well-run secondary school. This role would suit a teacher who enjoys building positive relationships with students, creating engaging lessons, and helping students grow in confidence with speaking and understanding languages. The school itself has a welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership team, and strong behaviour systems in place, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and learning rather than constant behaviour management. Staff wellbeing is genuinely valued, and the department works closely together to share ideas and resources. Located in the Loughborough area, the school is easily accessible from Leicester, Nottingham, and surrounding areas, with good public transport links and onsite parking available. The Role: Full-time MFL Teacher role starting August 2026, with flexibility to consider 4 days or job share for the right candidate Teaching French or German across KS3 and KS4 Opportunity to teach KS5 depending on experience Full teaching responsibilities including planning, marking, and assessment Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent The school is looking for someone who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Has experience teaching French or German within a secondary school setting Can deliver engaging and interactive lessons Builds strong relationships with students and staff Has good classroom management skills Brings enthusiasm and positivity into the classroom What the school can offer: Supportive and approachable leadership team Collaborative MFL department with shared resources Strong behaviour culture across the school Students who are respectful and eager to learn Easily accessible location with onsite parking available A positive and supportive working environment What Smile Education offers: Competitive pay rates between £180–£220 per day PAYE and Umbrella payment options available Holiday pay at 12.07% Access to free CPD and training opportunities Dedicated support from an experienced consultant Referral bonus scheme up to £200 If you’re an MFL Teacher looking for a new opportunity in the Loughborough area for August 2026, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Smile Education for more information. Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List, and qualification checks. We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications