Trainee MFL Teacher

Are you passionate about languages and ready to inspire young people while training to become a teacher?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will gain valuable classroom experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to PGCE and QTS.

In this role, you will support teaching and learning across the MFL department, delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to develop towards Key Stage 5 depending on your language specialism (e.g. French, Spanish or German).

Working alongside experienced teachers, you will help students develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in another language, while encouraging cultural awareness and a love of languages.

The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:

• A collaborative and supportive MFL department
• Strong behaviour systems and clear classroom routines
• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• High-quality mentoring and training
• Opportunities to gradually take on teaching responsibilities

This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain practical classroom experience, and develop into a confident and engaging languages teacher.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for languages and education.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an aspiring MFL teacher / graduate trainee
• Have a degree in French, Spanish, German or a related language discipline
• Have strong language proficiency (spoken and written)
• Be confident modelling language use in the classroom
• Be able to engage and motivate students of all abilities
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be reflective, adaptable and eager to develop

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Work in school supporting MFL teaching and learning
• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Develop through observations, mentoring, practical experience and professional study

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:

• Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified MFL Teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

The area benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding regions.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.