MFL ECT (French & Spanish) – Secondary School in Braintree Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent

 

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Early Career Teacher of MFL ready to inspire the next generation of linguists? Ribbons & Reeves are working with a thriving secondary school in Braintree seeking a dedicated MFL ECT specialising in French and Spanish to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where development and wellbeing are genuine priorities.

  About the School - At this school, both students and staff are supported to flourish. As an ECT, you will benefit from:

• Exceptional ECT Support — A structured induction programme, dedicated mentor, regular coaching, and high‑quality CPD.
  
  
• Collaborative MFL Department — A passionate and experienced team that encourages idea‑sharing and excellent classroom practice.
  
  
• Positive School Culture — A calm, respectful environment with clear behaviour systems, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons.
  
  
• Career Development Opportunities — Clear progression pathways, making this an ideal role for those looking to grow within the school.
  
  
• Wellbeing Focus — A supportive SLT committed to maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
  
  

  The Role - As an MFL ECT (French & Spanish), you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging French and Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
  
  
• Inspire curiosity and develop students’ confidence in language learning
  
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the MFL department
  
  
• Contribute to the wider school community
  
  

  The Ideal MFL ECT: 

• A passionate and committed trainee teacher of MFL
  
  
• Ability to teach both French and Spanish
  
  
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for language education
  
  
• Reflective, motivated, and eager to develop
  
  
• A team player who contributes positively to school life
  
  

  If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career in Braintree, apply with your updated CV today.

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