Teacher of French & German – Secondary School in Durham (January Start)
- Permanent, Full-time
A welcoming secondary school in Durham, County Durham, is seeking an articulate Teacher of French & German to join its Modern Foreign Languages faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Languages are highly valued within this school’s global curriculum vision. The successful applicant will deliver engaging French and German lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level teaching in your primary target language.
Working alongside a supportive MFL team, you will build student confidence across speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while integrating cultural studies and interactive language software. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.
Key Responsibilities
Teach interactive French and German lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)
Guide GCSE candidates through oral examinations, grammar structures, translation tasks, and listening papers
Utilize language laboratory technology and authentic digital resources to enhance target language immersion
Assess, track, and report on student progress across formal mock exams and vocabulary assessments
Support extra-curricular language initiatives, including debate clubs, cultural days, and exchange trips
Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and academic progress
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Durham, County Durham
Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel French & German
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
Honors degree in French, German, Modern Languages, or native-level fluency in target languages
Proven ability to deliver strong GCSE French and German outcomes across Foundation and Higher tiers
Outstanding oral and written communication skills in target languages
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent MFL position in Durham for a January start.