MFL Teacher in Bristol

We’re supporting a well-established secondary school in the BS6 area of Bristol who are looking for an MFL Teacher to provide short-term cover in the first week after half term. Though this is a short-term placement, Protocol Education are partnered with Secondary Schools across Bristol to help them source talented MFL Teachers, and our Teachers find placements within weeks of registering with us. This is a full-time, one-week placement, ideal for an experienced languages teacher who enjoys stepping into a busy, high-performing school environment and making an immediate impact. Pay is to your M Scale.

The school is a large, inclusive 11–18 secondary school with a sixth form, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to providing a life-enhancing education. The school serves a diverse student body and places real value on academic achievement alongside personal development, character and ambition. Students are engaged and aspirational, and staff work within a supportive, collaborative culture that encourages high standards and positive relationships across the school.

The role involves providing MFL cover across the week, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining continuity for students following the half-term break. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging MFL lessons as set by the department
• Creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Supporting students with language learning and participation
• Following established behaviour policies and routines

The timetable is full-time for the week, with year groups and language(s) confirmed ahead of the start date.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience teaching Modern Foreign Languages in UK secondary schools
• Confidence in managing classes and maintaining high expectations
• Clear communication skills and ability to build quick rapport with students
• Reliability, professionalism, and willingness to step in at short notice

Qualified teachers and experienced supply MFL teachers are encouraged to apply.

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay through PAYE
• Clear, honest information about the role
• A dedicated consultant who supports you before and during the placement
• Opportunities for further supply work if desired
• FREE CPD and access to training
• Referral bonuses and community rewards

To get you ready for work, we’ll need:

• Passport
• 2 proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45/60)
• CV covering 10 years of work/education, with gaps explained
• 2 years of references (including recent teaching where possible)
• OSCP if you lived overseas for 3 months or more in the last 5 years

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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