Graduate MFL Teacher Training

Graduate Teacher Training – Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Specialism

Are you a graduate fluent in French, Spanish, or German, looking for a salaried, hands-on route into teaching? Teaching Personnel’s Graduate Teacher Training Programme offers a school-based pathway where you can gain classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)—all while earning a salary and receiving expert mentoring.

This immersive training programme is designed for graduates who want to inspire the next generation of linguists, bringing language learning to life through culture, conversation, and interactive teaching methods.

Why Train as an MFL Teacher Through Teaching Personnel?

• Earn While You Train – No tuition fees, fully salaried, with hands-on classroom experience from day one.
• Fast-Track to QTS – Start as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, progressing into formal teacher training in just two years.
• Language Immersion – Help students develop real-world communication skills in French, Spanish, or German, fostering confidence in speaking, listening, and writing.
• School-Based Mentoring & CPD – Receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced MFL teachers and access structured training & development programmes.
• Intercultural Learning – Encourage cultural awareness and global perspectives, using innovative teaching techniques such as role-play, storytelling, and digital learning.

About the Role

• Year 1: Gain experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, supporting students with spoken and written language development.
• Year 2: Progress into formal teacher training, leading MFL lessons under supervision while working towards QTS certification.
• Dynamic Lessons: Teach KS3 and KS4 students, engaging them in interactive language learning, group discussions, and immersive activities.
• Exam Support: Help students prepare for GCSE and A-Level MFL exams, improving their fluency, comprehension, and writing skills.

Who Should Apply?

• Graduates with a degree in French, Spanish, German, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Fluent speakers with a passion for language teaching and intercultural communication.
• Confident communicators with strong classroom presence and enthusiasm for engaging students.
• Aspiring teachers looking for a salaried, school-based alternative to a PGCE, with a structured path to QTS.

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Exclusive Access to Schools – We work with schools actively seeking MFL trainees, ensuring the best placement for you.
• Dedicated Career Support – Our consultants help you secure placements, navigate teacher training routes, and progress towards full-time teaching roles.
• Structured CPD & Professional Development – Access free training courses, language pedagogy workshops, and classroom management sessions.
• Route Into a Permanent Role – Many of our trainees transition into full-time MFL teaching contracts once qualified.

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.
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