Teacher of French & Spanish

Teacher of French & Spanish Potters Bar (South Hertfordshire) September 2026 A high-performing secondary school located in Potters Bar, South Hertfordshire on the Enfield border is seeking a talented Teacher of French & Spanish to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026. This Secondary Teaching Opportunity offers an excellent environment for an ambitious linguist looking to develop within a supportive and academically focused school.

About the School This well-regarded secondary school, graded Good by Ofsted, sits conveniently on the Hertfordshire North London border , making it easily accessible from Enfield and surrounding North London areas. The school is known for its strong behaviour culture, structured curriculum and high expectations for both staff and pupils. Teaching practice is grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, with clear systems that allow teachers to focus on high-quality delivery.

Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and enrichment opportunities including language clubs, cultural events and international trips. What the School Offers The successful Teacher of French & Spanish will benefit from:
Structured CPD and clear career progression pathways Strong behaviour systems and consistent pastoral support Collaborative departmental planning and reduced administrative workload Opportunities for subject leadership development within the MFL department A well-resourced languages faculty with a strong academic culture What the Role Involves This Permanent Teacher of French & Spanish role will involve delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, using data-informed assessment to track pupil progress.

The Teacher of French & Spanish will contribute to departmental curriculum planning, support enrichment activities and maintain strong communication with parents and colleagues. A key focus of the role is raising attainment while maintaining the schools high expectations for behaviour and academic engagement. What the School is Looking For Applicants for this Teacher of French & Spanish role must:
Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme Hold a strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree or higher from a reputable university Demonstrate substantial classroom teaching experience within a UK school setting (placements or permanent roles acceptable) Show evidence of delivering structured curriculum lessons and measurable pupil progress Be confident working within established behaviour frameworks Be legally entitled to work in the UK.

The school cannot provide visa sponsorship Salary & Contract Outer London MPS: £37,870 £ 50,474 (UPS up to £56,154) TLR opportunities may be available for suitably experienced candidates. This Permanent Teacher of French & Spanish role is ideal for ambitious teachers seeking long-term progression within a high-performing secondary school environment. Ribbons & Reeves is one of Londons leading Education Recruitment agencies.

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