Prep School Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

3 days ago


Bedford MK TU, United Kingdom BEDFORD SCHOOL Full time

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BS/15631

Location

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Closing Date

11:59pm, 31st Oct 2025

Start Date

January 2026

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

5th November 2025

Interview Date(s) 5th November 2025

About this Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join our department from January 2026 on a part-time, temporary contract until July 2026. This fixed-term position is to provide support for the remainder of the 2025/26 academic year. The teaching commitment is spread across 3.5 days a week, with the exact timetable subject to confirmation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality language lessons, fostering pupil progress, and contributing actively to the work of the department. You will be expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student learning effectively, and take part in the wider life of the school, including pastoral duties and extra-curricular activities. Strong subject knowledge in Spanish and French, along with a commitment to inclusive and inspiring teaching, is essential.

If you would like to discuss the role prior to an application, Greg Thomas, Prep School Deputy Head, would welcome this so please do get in touch with her by email in the first instance, on

The School has its own salary scale, which is above the national scale and fee remission is available for children of teaching staff in all the Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford.

Closing date: 31st October 2025

Interview date: 5th November 2025

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.

Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust

Contact Details

HR Services Team



  • Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Teaching Tomorrow Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Are you a passionate linguist with a talent for inspiring students to explore the richness of language and culture? Teaching Tomorrow are keen to connect with devoted Qualified Teachers of French, Spanish and/ or German specialists considering their options for January 2026. Based in the heart of Bedford, Teaching Tomorrow are proud to be working with...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Teaching Tomorrow Full time

    Are you a passionate linguist with a talent for inspiring students to explore the richness of language and culture? Teaching Tomorrow are keen to connect with devoted Qualified Teachers of French, Spanish and/ or German specialists considering their options for January 2026. Based in the heart of Bedford, Teaching Tomorrow are proud to be working with...


  • Bedford MK TU, United Kingdom BEDFORD SCHOOL Full time

    Job Reference #EDV/2025/BS/59729LocationDe Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TUContract TypePermanentContract TermPart-Time/Full-TimeClosing Date11:59pm, 2nd Nov 2025Start DateSeptember 2026Positions Available1Positions Available 1Interview Date(s)Thursday 6th & Friday 7th NovemberInterview Date(s) Thursday 6th & Friday 7th NovemberAbout this...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Engage Education Full time

    Spanish Teacher Needed for a Secondary School in Bedford We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic Modern Foreign Languages teacher to take a role at a fantastic school in Hackney. The school is looking for a teacher who speaks fluent English and can teach French and Spanish up to KS4 to join their successfuland close-knit team. This is a long-term...

  • School Archivist

    5 days ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Modern School Full time

    **School Archivist** **(10 hours per week ideally split between two or three days)** Bedford Modern School (BMS) is looking for a part-time School Archivist. The post holder will be responsible for the management of the School Archive, including accessioning, cataloguing, preservation and interpretation of the school’s historic and current records,...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Modern School Full time

    _Required for an immediate start_ £16,038 per annum (FTE £20,000) Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, purpose-built Science Centre opened in 2017 and extensive sports facilities. An...


  • MK FG Milton Keynes, MK FG United Kingdom Perham Education Partnership Full time £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    An excellent opportunity has become available for a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join an independent, outstanding school in Bedfordshire. The English Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), with the exciting potential to specialise in English Literature or English...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Wixamsacademy Full time

    A growing educational institution in Bedford is looking for a passionate French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach across ages 11 to 18. The role emphasizes achieving high standards in student learning and conduct while promoting an inclusive and...

  • French Teacher

    1 week ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Wixamsacademy Full time

    * French TeacherFast Apply# French TeacherEmployerLocation: Bedford, BedfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS/UPSPosted: 28th November 2025Start Date: 1st January 2026Expires: 12th December 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st January 2026Job ID: 1521908Start Date: 1st January 2026* Contract Type ...


  • Swanbourne MK HZ, United Kingdom STOWE SCHOOL Full time £104,000 - £128,000 per year

    Job IntroductionAt Swanbourne House School the Lower School Class Teacher is responsible under the direction of the Head of Key Stage and the Head of Lower School for overseeing the academic and pastoral development of the children in their class and teaching core and additional subjects within the timetabling arrangements of their year group.We are looking...