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MFL (French and Spanish) ECT
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MFL ECT (French & Spanish) Secondary School in Braintree
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an ambitious MFL ECT specialising in French and Spanish, ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive, high-performing secondary school? This forward-thinking school, part of a well-established, high-achieving Trust, seeks a committed MFL ECT able to teach both French and Spanish up to KS4.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that invests heavily in staff development, sets high expectations and offers a warm, community-driven environment where both students and teachers thrive.
Why This School?
This Braintree secondary school is part of a respected Trust known for its strong leadership, consistent routines and commitment to raising standards. As an MFL ECT, you will benefit from:
- Trust-Wide Support & Training Access high-quality CPD, shared expertise and structured development pathways designed to help ECTs flourish.
- Clear Behaviour Systems Consistent routines that allow you to focus on excellent teaching rather than behaviour management.
- Warm, Respectful Culture A school where students feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best.
- Collaborative MFL Department A supportive team that shares resources, ideas and best practice.
- Strong Community Ethos A school with positive relationships, strong pastoral care and a commitment to developing confident, resilient young people.
- Ambitious Curriculum & Enrichment A rich academic and co-curricular offer that creates a vibrant, aspirational school community.
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The Role
As an MFL ECT (French & Spanish), you will:
- Teach French and Spanish confidently up to Key Stage 4
- Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire a love of languages
- Contribute to curriculum planning and department development
- Build positive relationships with students, promoting confidence and progress
- Work closely with colleagues and benefit from Trust-wide CPD
- Uphold the school's values of respect, responsibility and aspiration
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The Ideal MFL ECT
The school is looking for an MFL ECT who is:
- Able to teach both French and Spanish to KS4 (essential)
- Passionate about language learning and cultural education
- Reflective, motivated and eager to grow within a supportive Trust
- A strong communicator who builds rapport quickly
- A team player who contributes positively to school life
If you're ready to begin your teaching career in a school that offers genuine support, high expectations and excellent development opportunities, apply with your updated CV today.
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