Katherine is an Outstanding Trainee MFL Teacher (Spanish & French) | ECT for September 2026
Katherine is an inspiring and driven trainee Modern Foreign Languages teacher, currently completing her PGCE at the University of Sussex. A native Spanish speaker with experience teaching French, she combines linguistic flair with a thoughtful, student-centred approach to learning.
Katherine is passionate about helping young people gain confidence through language, and her strong academic foundation in English Language and Literature also makes her well-placed to teach English. She is now seeking a permanent ECT role for September 2026 in a school that values inclusive, ambitious teaching and offers opportunities for subject flexibility and whole-school contribution.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE in Modern Languages: University of Sussex - Current
- BA (Hons) English Language and Literature: University of Brighton - First Class
- A Levels: English Language and Literature (A), Spanish (A), Film Studies (A*), Photography (A)
- GCSEs: Graded A-C including English and Maths
- CPD: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (2025)
- CPD: Academic IELTS (C1) (2021)
- CPD: 20 Hours Effective Leadership Certificate (2020)
- CPD: 120 Hours TESOL Certificate (2018)
- CPD: Diploma in Pedagogy and Didactics for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (2017)
- CPD: 180 Hours TEFL Course (2016)
- CPD: 60 Hours Teaching English to Young Learners
- CPD: Mindfulness Courses for Children and Individuals
Experience Summary
Katherine brings a rich blend of UK and international teaching experience, spanning primary, secondary, and adult learners. Her work has consistently focused on building student confidence, delivering high-quality language instruction, and contributing positively to school culture.
- Created inclusive, well-structured MFL lessons as a PGCE trainee at St Philip Howard Catholic School, delivering Spanish and French across KS3 and KS4 and conducting summative assessments.
- Built strong relationships with pupils, supported extracurricular activities, and accompanied students on a school trip to Spain.
- Delivered online Spanish lessons to international learners through Lingoda, adapting resources to diverse learner needs.
- Held leadership roles in language education, including Summer Academic Manager at EF Language Abroad and Service Manager at Wall Street English Colombia, improving student outcomes and teacher performance.
- Taught English to young learners in Colombia, building early literacy and language skills through interactive methods.
Key Strengths
- Calm, structured classroom presence with consistent routines
- High expectations for effort, behaviour, and academic achievement
- Skilled in differentiation and assessment-informed planning
- Native Spanish speaker with strong English literacy and functional French
- Collaborative, reliable, and fully committed to school life
- Passionate about inclusive education and lifelong language learning