Teacher of French and Spanish
Proposed interview date: week commencing 20th April 2026
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group is delighted to offer an exciting part‑time opportunity for an MFL Teacher to join our Academic Studies team at the Joseph Wright Centre. You will be part of a high‑performing, forward‑thinking department with an excellent record of student success and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students in French and Spanish, delivering high‑quality teaching aligned to the AQA specification. You will design engaging, culturally rich lessons that develop confidence, fluency, and strong progress across all language skills. Alongside excellent subject delivery, you will promote positive behaviour, nurture students’ personal development, and support them in making successful next steps into further study, employment, or university.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About You
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated MFL teacher who puts students at the centre of their work. With experience teaching French and/or Spanish (AQA specification), you will bring creativity, high expectations, and a commitment to excellent progress. Confident in planning and delivering high‑quality lessons and assessment, you will inspire and challenge students of all abilities. You must hold a relevant degree in French or Spanish and a Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd). A proven record of strong student achievement and the ability to teach a range of modules in both languages are essential.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum, pro rata
- 49 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
