Full job descriptionMFL Teacher - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire






A strong opportunity for a qualified language teacher to join an outstanding grammar school with a high-achieving pupil population and established GCSE and sixth-form provision.
Tradewind Recruitment are currently supporting a highly regarded selective grammar school seeking an MFL Teacher to join its established languages provision. The school has a strong academic profile, high expectations of pupils and a broad curriculum extending from Key Stage 3 through to A Level.
The successful candidate will teach a modern foreign language across the secondary age range, contributing to consistently high standards of teaching, learning and examination preparation.






The Role
As an MFL Teacher, you will be responsible for:
*Planning and delivering engaging MFL lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
*Teaching language skills including speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation
*Preparing pupils effectively for GCSE examinations
*Assessing pupil progress and providing clear, constructive feedback
*Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, presentation and academic achievement
*Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development
*Supporting pupils who wish to continue language study into the sixth form
*Working collaboratively with colleagues within the languages department
*Maintaining accurate records of assessment and pupil progress






The successful applicant will ideally have:
*QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification
*A degree or strong academic background in a relevant modern foreign language
*Experience teaching MFL within a secondary school setting
*Strong subject knowledge and accurate language skills
*Experience teaching towards GCSE; sixth-form experience would be advantageous
*A clear understanding of effective language teaching and assessment
*High expectations of pupil achievement and classroom standards
*The ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
*A valid DBS or willingness to complete the required safeguarding checks






Why Work with Tradewind?
When you register with Tradewind, you receive:
*A streamlined onboarding process
*Dedicated support from Charlie, YOUReducation consultant with over 10 years’ experience in education
*FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, resources and webinars
*Opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings
*Holiday and pension schemes available
*Access to permanent vacancies, including teacher training opportunities with partner schools






If you are an appropriately qualified language teacher looking for a role within a selective grammar school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to bring your subject expertise to a high-performing department.






How to Apply
For an informal and introductory conversation about the position, contact Charlie at Tradewind on .
Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to