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MFL Teacher - Secondary

Location: Durham, County Durham
Company: Tradewind Recruitment
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply
Start Date: March 2026
Salary: £168.80 - £261.78 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

A well-regarded secondary school in Durham is seeking a passionate and dedicated MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) Teacher to join their team from March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, developing their language skills, cultural awareness, and confidence in speaking, reading, and writing a foreign language.

About the Role

As an MFL Teacher with Tradewind, you will deliver engaging lessons in your specialist language across KS3 and KS4. You will manage classroom behaviour, follow school policies, and ensure pupils are motivated, supported, and actively involved in their learning.

Working with a variety of schools across Durham and the surrounding areas-including large academies and smaller community schools-you will gain valuable experience in different educational settings and find roles that suit your teaching style and career ambitions.

What We Offer

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working options - full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc

Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Durham

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and professional development resources

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey

Opportunities to broaden experience, build confidence, and secure roles aligned with your career goals

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and eligibility)

Uncapped refer-a-friend scheme

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching MFL in UK secondary schools

Two suitable references covering the last two years

A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Strong classroom management skills

A genuine passion for teaching languages and supporting young people

Reliable, adaptable, and confident in a range of classroom environments

About Us

Tradewind Recruitment has over 25 years of experience and offices nationwide, making us a market leader in education recruitment. As an award-winning Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and success.

Apply now to start your Tradewind journey in Durham from March 2026.

For further information, please contact James Pullar on (phone number removed)