French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Oakfields Montessori Schools Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in London is seeking an inspiring French and Spanish Teacher for maternity cover from mid-April to December 2026. The role involves teaching students aged 2–13 years and requires strong communication skills, creative thinking, and a passion for languages. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for languages.
• Warm manner, initiative, and strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils across a range of ages (2–13 years).
• Demonstrate effective classroom practice and a passion for teaching.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom practice

Language passion

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Brighton College Prep Kensington seeks an inspiring French and Spanish Specialist for a fixed-term Maternity Cover appointment from mid-April 2026 to December 2026 (approximately).

About the school

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. As part of the Brighton College family of schools, the school pursues academic excellence with a culture of kindness, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.

About the Cognita family

The Cognita network operates 100+ schools in 21 countries, committed to helping every student thrive. Brighton College Prep Kensington benefits from Cognita’s support, resources, and professional development while preserving its own distinctive ethos.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to teach French and Spanish to pupils across varying age groups (2–13 years) who will be willing to contribute more broadly to the life of this ambitious school. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to think creatively. They should build a strong rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

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Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils across a range of ages (2–13 years).
• Demonstrate effective classroom practice and a passion for teaching.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues, communicate with parents, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications and attributes

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for languages.
• Warm manner, initiative, and strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is 3 October 2025. Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.