Teacher of French and Spanish in Manchester

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Honours Degree

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Newly Qualified Teachers: Accepted

Salary: From £32,916 per annum

Responsibilities:

• To assist when required in the delivery of GCSE and to have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject, its requirements and related pedagogy.
• To teach the intended curriculum throughout the full age range and ability within the college.
• To assess and keep accurate records of students’ progress within the agreed procedures of the faculty.
• To identify students who are underperforming and put in place appropriate interventions to address this.
• To be aware of the SEND needs of individual students in all teaching groups and to adapt teaching accordingly.
• To set regular homework, in line with faculty policy, that supports learning and promotes independence and responsibility.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the French and Spanish curriculum.
• To contribute to all aspects of teaching and learning in the faculty, ensuring that all students are taught in a safe and stimulating environment.
• To deliver lessons at the college’s Compass Centre if required.
• To contribute to the languages team, supporting the development of resources and assisting the Head of Faculty in the successful day to day operation of the college.
• To work collaboratively and cooperatively in a way which is conducive to maintaining the efficient management and organisation of the college, including undertaking weekly duties.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the faculty’s extra-curricular offer.
• To engage in a process of continuing professional development in order to keep knowledge, skills and understanding updated in order to achieve the best possible impact in terms of learning outcomes.
• Have an awareness of and implement Health & Safety legislative requirements and procedures in order to maintain a safe teaching environment where practical activities can take place.
• Any other duties that may be required, commensurate with the grade of the post.
• To have a flexible and can-do approach with the ability to respond to the needs of the college.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the college.
• To establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies and professionals.
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• To recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• To be aware of and comply with the College’s Safeguarding Procedures, Health and Safety requirements, confidentiality and data protection policies.
• You will be required to work two additional INSET days, which will be paid additionally, and advanced notification of those days will be provided.

Application and safeguarding:

If this sounds like something you may be suitable for, we encourage you to apply! To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: B.mccolgan@wrightrobinson.co.uk

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.