MFL Teacher New

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £130–£240 per day, dependent on experience
Contract: Flexible, Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teachers to work across secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire. We have a variety of opportunities available, making this an excellent option for experienced teachers, ECTs and those looking for flexible or longer-term work.

As an MFL Teacher, you will inspire students and help them develop their confidence and ability in languages. You may be teaching French, Spanish, German or other MFL subjects, depending on your experience and the requirements of our partner schools.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging MFL lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Preparing students for GCSE examinations where required.
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining high expectations.
• Assessing and monitoring student progress.
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with departments and wider school staff.
• Supporting students to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

We are looking for MFL Teachers who:

• Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications.
• Have experience teaching MFL within a secondary school setting.
• Have strong subject knowledge in French, Spanish, German or another modern language.
• Can confidently teach across KS3 and/or KS4.
• Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Are passionate about languages and committed to student progress.
• Can adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and professional.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with Teaching Personnel offering support and access to a wide range of teaching opportunities.

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Opportunities across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and the wider South Yorkshire area
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placements
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• PAYE payroll – no umbrella fees
• A straightforward registration process

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.