French & Spanish Teacher

Location: Birmingham
Start Date: 1st June 2026 (earlier start possible prior to half term)
End Date: 17th July 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time / Temporary (Long‑term)

Monarch Education is working with a secondary school in Birmingham to recruit a highly experienced Teacher of French & Spanish for a full‑time temporary position. This role requires a confident and capable MFL specialist with proven KS4 experience, able to contribute effectively from day one.

The successful candidate will join a busy and supportive languages department, delivering French and Spanish across KS3 and KS4 and supporting the wider school where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality French and Spanish lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Take full responsibility for planning, marking, and assessment in line with departmental expectations
• Support strong pupil progress through engaging, structured, and purposeful lessons
• Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning and classroom management
• May be allocated form tutor responsibilities (to be confirmed)
• Carry out duty cover before school, during break, lunch, and/or after school (to be confirmed)
• Provide ad hoc cover for other departments as required, acting as a cover supervisor
• Attend Parents’ Evenings where required (to be confirmed)
• Undertake other duties relevant to the department or as directed by the Head of Department or SLT

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Strong experience teaching French and Spanish, including KS4
• Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE MFL requirements
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Ability to differentiate effectively to meet a range of learning needs
• Flexible, reliable, and confident supporting the wider school where required

Personal Attributes

• Experienced and confident MFL practitioner
• Professional, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude
• Committed to safeguarding and high professional standards
• Comfortable taking on wider responsibilities within a school setting

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• A leading education provider and Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Access to the Affinity Academy for CPD and career development
• Free safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £200 per successful referral
• Online portal for managing pay, timesheets, and availability

Find out more about Monarch Education:
About Us – Monarch Education

Important Information

• All pay rates include rolled‑up holiday pay
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• This role involves regulated activity; applicants will require two references, an enhanced DBS, and right‑to‑work verification
• This vacancy is UK‑based; only candidates with the right to work in the UK can be considered
• If you do not receive a response within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your details will be retained for future opportunities