MFL Cover Teachers & Language Graduates - Secondary Schools

MFL Cover Teachers & Language Graduates – Secondary Schools | Leeds & Wakefield

Love languages? Confident leading a classroom? We want to hear from you.

Milk Education is working with a number of secondary schools across Leeds and Wakefield looking for enthusiastic and reliable MFL Cover Teachers and Cover Supervisors to support French, Spanish, and German lessons.

These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about languages and want flexible, rewarding work in schools — whether you’re a qualified teacher, an ECT, a languages graduate, or an experienced cover supervisor with an interest in MFL.

About the Role

You’ll be stepping into modern foreign languages classrooms to ensure students continue learning in the teacher’s absence. Work will usually be pre-set, and your role will be to guide, support, and keep lessons running smoothly.

You may be asked to:

Deliver pre-planned French, Spanish, or German lessons

Support students with speaking, reading, writing, and listening tasks

Encourage confidence and participation in language learning

Maintain a focused, positive classroom environment

Provide feedback to the department following lessons

Assignments can range from day-to-day cover to longer-term placements in schools throughout Leeds and Wakefield, depending on your availability and preference.

Who We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from:

✔ Qualified MFL Teachers (QTS/QTLS)
✔ Early Career Teachers looking to gain experience
✔ Language graduates (French, Spanish, German or related degrees)
✔ Experienced Cover Supervisors with strong MFL knowledge
✔ Native or fluent speakers with classroom or tutoring experience

A specialism in French or Spanish is particularly in demand, but all language specialisms are welcome.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Strong communication skills and clear classroom presence

A genuine enthusiasm for languages and cultural learning

Ability to engage secondary-aged students

Flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach

Previous school experience is helpful but not essential for the right candidate

Why Work with Milk Education?

Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools in Leeds and Wakefield

Flexible work to suit your schedule

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant

Potential pathways into long-term and permanent teaching roles

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re passionate about languages and want to gain valuable experience in secondary schools, apply today with your CV via the job board.

A member of the Milk Education team will be in touch to discuss the schools, your availability, and the type of role that suits you best.

Bring languages to life in the classroom — we’ll help you find the right school to do it