Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Paid to scale on MPS (ECT rates)

Looking for a forward-thinking school with a thriving MFL department in Milton Keynes?

A successful mixed secondary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated French ECT to join its collaborative Modern Foreign Languages team from January 2026.

Job Overview

This school is looking for a motivated French Early Career Teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 French within a well-resourced and supportive department. The role includes:

• Structured mentoring
• Shared planning time
• Full ECT induction support

The School

This 11–18 secondary school educates around 1,300 pupils and combines:

• Strong academic outcomes
• Excellent pastoral care
• Clear and consistent behaviour systems

The MFL department is highly collaborative and offers:

• Shared schemes of work
• Digital language-learning platforms
• Cultural enrichment opportunities

ECTs benefit from:

• Reduced teaching load
• Weekly mentoring
• CPD aligned to the Early Career Framework
• Regular lesson observations with feedback

Benefits Typically Include

• Full ECT induction programme
• Modern MFL teaching resources
• Collaborative department culture
• Strong behaviour management systems
• Ongoing training and CPD

French ECT – Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in French or related discipline
• QTS or pending QTS
• Strong KS3–KS4 subject knowledge
• Confident spoken and written French
• Strong classroom communication
• Legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are a French ECT seeking a high-quality induction experience in Milton Keynes, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.