Job title: French and Spanish MFL ECT
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Braintree, Essex
Job published: 10-06-2026
Job ID: 121023

Job Description

French and Spanish MFL ECT – Secondary School in Braintree

Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent

A thriving secondary school in Braintree is seeking a French and Spanish MFL ECT who is academically strong, passionate about languages, and ready to make an impact from day one. This role is ideal for a French and Spanish MFL ECT who combines subject expertise with ambition and a commitment to outstanding teaching.

 

About the School

This forward‑thinking school offers an exceptional environment for a French and Spanish MFL ECT to flourish. As part of their commitment to developing early career teachers, you will benefit from:

  • Exceptional ECT Support — A structured induction, dedicated mentor, weekly coaching and high‑quality CPD.

  • Collaborative MFL Department — A supportive team that values shared planning and excellent practice.

  • Positive School Culture — Calm corridors, consistent behaviour systems and a focus on purposeful learning.

  • Clear Career Progression — Ideal for a French and Spanish MFL ECT looking to grow quickly.

  • Wellbeing‑Focused Leadership — An SLT that genuinely prioritises workload balance.

 

The Role - As a French and Spanish MFL ECT, you will:

  • Deliver engaging French and Spanish lessons across KS3–KS4

  • Inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of languages

  • Contribute to curriculum development within the MFL team

  • Play an active role in wider school life and enrichment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a French and Spanish MFL ECT who wants to begin their career in a supportive, ambitious setting.

 

The Ideal French and Spanish MFL ECT

The school requires a French and Spanish MFL ECT with strong academic foundations and excellent training:

  • 2:1 or above degree in French and Spanish (essential)

  • Outstanding GCSE and A‑Level results in French and Spanish

  • PGCE with QTS successfully completed

  • Confident teaching both French and Spanish up to KS4/KS5

  • Reflective, motivated and eager to develop

  • A collaborative team player who contributes positively to school culture

If you are a French and Spanish MFL ECT who meets these criteria, this school will give you the platform to excel.

 

Next Steps as French and Spanish MFL ECT:

If you’re ready to launch your teaching career in a supportive Braintree school, apply today with your updated CV.

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