A prestigious independent school in the historic city of York is seeking a talented Teacher of Modern Languages to teach French and Spanish from January 2026. This is a full-time position within a school that places languages and cultural understanding at the core of its educational philosophy.
The MFL department is highly successful with excellent examination results and strong student enthusiasm. Languages are taught in small groups allowing for immersive teaching and high levels of spoken target language in lessons.
The department emphasises authentic communication cultural exploration and academic rigour. Pupils regularly engage with literature film and current affairs developing both linguistic competence and global awareness.
The successful candidate will:
Teach French and Spanish across KS3KS5
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations
Support enrichment such as exchanges cultural events and language clubs
Contribute to the ongoing development of the MFL curriculum
The schools campus combines historic buildings with modern teaching spaces including dedicated language rooms equipped with digital resources. There is a strong sense of tradition balanced with a forward-thinking approach to education.
Why join this school
Highly motivated respectful pupils
Strong departmental collaboration
Excellent professional development opportunities
Reduced class sizes and high levels of staff support
This is an exceptional opportunity for an MFL teacher seeking to work in a school that truly values language learning and cultural education.
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