Teacher of French & Spanish – Independent School – Shrewsbury
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Job Location:
Shropshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A highly regarded independent co-educational school in Shrewsbury is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teacher of French and Spanish to join its successful Modern Languages department. The school combines academic ambition with a strong pastoral ethos and is known for producing confident articulate and culturally aware students.
Languages are a central pillar of the curriculum with strong GCSE and A-Level uptake and a long-standing tradition of exchange visits and international partnerships.
The Role
This is a full teaching post across KS3KS5 with French as the primary specialism and Spanish to at least GCSE level. The successful candidate will deliver engaging immersive lessons that prioritise fluency cultural understanding and examination success.
Key responsibilities include:
Teaching French across KS3KS5
Teaching Spanish to at least KS4
Preparing students thoroughly for GCSE and A-Level examinations
Contributing to language enrichment and cultural events
Supporting international trips and exchange programmes
Small class sizes allow for detailed feedback and meaningful oral practice.
The Modern Languages Department
The MFL department is experienced collaborative and academically strong. Schemes of work are carefully sequenced and regularly reviewed to ensure progression in speaking listening reading and writing.
Department strengths include:
High GCSE and A-Level outcomes
Strong Sixth Form recruitment
Regular cultural enrichment events
Structured internal moderation and exam preparation
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Students are encouraged to develop confidence in communication and cultural literacy.
The School
Located in Shrewsbury within attractive grounds the school blends historic architecture with modern teaching spaces. Students are respectful engaged and accustomed to high academic expectations.
The school offers:
Small class sizes
Strong pastoral systems
Extensive co-curricular provision
Modern classroom technology
A well-developed Sixth Form centre
Staff benefit from professional autonomy within a supportive leadership structure.
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or equivalent qualification
Demonstrate fluency in French and Spanish
Be confident teaching through to A-Level (French)
Show enthusiasm for cultural enrichment and internationalism
Contribute positively to departmental collaboration
Independent school experience is desirable but not essential for a strong languages specialist.
Whats On Offer
Competitive independent school salary
Small motivated classes
Strong academic culture
Opportunities for international trips and exchanges
A prestigious Shrewsbury independent school environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented linguist to join a respected independent school where languages are valued and celebrated.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Preschool Experience
- Library Services
- Personal Injury Law
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Writing Skills
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