Job Role: Modern Foreign Languages Teacher
Contract Length: Until the end of the academic year (2 terms)
Pay Rate: Paid to scale
Job Start Date: ASAP
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a full-time MFL teacher to work at one of our partnered schools in Small Heath, Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time and be available up until the end of this academic year!
About the role:
- Focus on developing the four main language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Help students with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and language structure.
- Encourage communication in the target language through interactive activities like role-plays, discussions, and debates.
- Plan and deliver lessons according to the school's curriculum and the language requirements (French, Spanish, German, Italian, etc.).
- Create engaging and diverse lesson plans that cater to different learning styles.
- Regularly assess students’ progress through written tests, oral exams, and assignments.
- Provide feedback to help students improve their language skills.
- Prepare students for external exams (e.g., GCSEs, A-levels, or equivalent).
- Establish a positive learning environment that encourages participation.
- Manage classroom behavior while maintaining a focus on language learning.
- Tailor lessons to meet the needs of students with different abilities, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported appropriately.
Qualifications Needed:
- Degree in Modern Languages or Education: Most MFL teachers hold a degree in the language they wish to teach or a related field, such as linguistics or education.
- Teaching Qualification: MFL teachers are required to have a teaching certification, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent, to work in schools.
- Fluency in the Target Language(s): Depending on the language(s) being taught, proficiency (often measured through a language proficiency exam) is required.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.