Early Career Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages – Newcastle
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A well-established and improving 1118 secondary school in Newcastle is seeking a passionate and reflective Early Career Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join its vibrant MFL department. This is an outstanding opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to develop their practice within a structured supportive and academically ambitious school environment.
Serving a diverse Newcastle community the school is recognised for its clear behaviour systems strong pastoral care and growing academic outcomes. Languages are a valued part of the curriculum with healthy uptake at GCSE and an expanding Sixth Form pathway.
The Role
This post is suitable for an ECT specialising in French Spanish or German (or a combination). You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 with opportunities to observe and gradually contribute to KS5 teaching as your confidence develops.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering engaging structured language lessons
Supporting students in developing confidence in speaking listening reading and writing
Following a carefully sequenced and vocabulary-rich curriculum
Contributing to GCSE exam preparation and intervention
Participating in departmental planning and professional development
The MFL curriculum emphasises fluency retrieval practice and cultural awareness. Lessons are designed to build secure grammatical understanding alongside communicative competence.
ECT Induction & Support
This Newcastle secondary is experienced in developing Early Career Teachers and provides a structured induction programme.
You will benefit from:
A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
A dedicated MFL subject mentor
Weekly instructional coaching sessions
Regular observation and feedback cycles
Whole-school CPD focused on behaviour modelling and assessment
Shared planning resources and centralised schemes of learning ensure consistency and reduce unnecessary workload.
The Department
The MFL department is collaborative and forward-thinking. Teachers meet weekly to refine curriculum sequencing share assessment strategies and support exam classes.
Department strengths include:
Dedicated language classrooms with interactive technology
Strong emphasis on retrieval and spaced practice
Cultural enrichment activities and language clubs
Opportunities for exchanges or virtual international partnerships
Growing GCSE uptake and improving outcomes
The department works closely with literacy leads to strengthen vocabulary development and structured writing across year groups.
The School Environment
The school operates within clear and consistent behaviour systems creating calm and purposeful classrooms. Leadership is visible and accessible with a focus on supporting staff development and wellbeing.
Facilities have been upgraded in recent years including improved classroom technology and communal learning spaces. Pastoral systems are strong ensuring students receive appropriate academic and emotional support.
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold (or be on track to achieve) QTS in Modern Foreign Languages
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for languages
Be reflective and receptive to coaching
Maintain high expectations for student progress
Be eager to contribute to enrichment and cultural initiatives
This is an ideal role for a Languages ECT seeking a structured and supportive first post in a Newcastle secondary school committed to academic growth and cultural engagement.
Whats On Offer
Full ECT induction programme
Dedicated subject mentoring
Clear behaviour systems supporting focused teaching
A collaborative and stable MFL department
Strong professional development pathways
This is an excellent opportunity to launch your Languages teaching career in a school that values structure ambition and global awareness.
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