Alice – Modern Foreign Languages ECT (French & Spanish) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | Available for September
Alice is a motivated and adaptable Modern Foreign Languages teacher with experience teaching English in both classroom and online settings across Spain, alongside a PGCE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages and a degree in French and Spanish. Having lived, studied and worked in both France and Spain, she brings strong linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness and a genuine passion for language learning.
Alice is committed to creating engaging and inclusive lessons that build students’ confidence in communication while fostering curiosity about different cultures and perspectives. She is now seeking her first permanent MFL teaching position where she can continue developing as a practitioner and inspire a love of languages in young people.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (2023–2024): Cardiff Metropolitan University
- BA (Hons) French and Spanish, Lower Second Class Honours: Cardiff University
- TEFL Certificate: TT Madrid
- A Levels: Spanish (B), French (B), Economics (D), Welsh Baccalaureate (C): St David’s Catholic College
- GCSEs including English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish and French: Corpus Christi High School
Experience Summary
Alice has developed valuable teaching experience across both secondary education and international language-learning settings. Her experiences living and working abroad, combined with her formal teacher training, have strengthened her classroom practice, communication skills and cultural understanding.
- Completed a PGCE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages, teaching across a range of secondary year groups
- Planned and delivered engaging French and Spanish lessons during school placements
- Used assessment data to monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet student needs
- Developed strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
- Currently teaching English in Madrid, delivering lessons to students of varying ages and abilities
- Creates differentiated learning materials and adapts lessons to maximise engagement and participation
- Built strong relationships with students and parents through regular communication and progress reporting
- Delivered personalised online English tuition to international learners, developing strong virtual teaching and communication skills
- Worked as an English Language Assistant in Spain, supporting lesson delivery and student confidence
- Brings excellent cultural awareness through living, studying and working in both France and Spain
Key Strengths
- French and Spanish Teaching
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Delivery
- Classroom Management
- Behaviour Management
- Language Acquisition and Communication
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Assessment for Learning
- Relationship Building
- Student Engagement
- Digital Learning Platforms
- Adaptive Teaching
- Organisation and Time Management
- Creativity in the Classroom
- Strong French Language Proficiency
- Strong Spanish Language Proficiency
- Cultural Awareness and International Experience