FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHER TRAINING PROVIDERS
Invest in your trainee and early-career MFL teachers
Generic teacher training provides an important foundation, but new MFL teachers often benefit from additional subject-specific support as they develop their classroom practice.
I help schools, SCITTs and university providers give trainee and early-career MFL teachers practical guidance, greater confidence and ongoing support.
 THE CHALLENGE
New MFL teachers face unique challenges
Learning to teach is demanding.
For trainee and early-career MFL teachers, there is the added challenge of developing subject specific expertise, from teaching vocabulary and grammar to managing target-language routines and building confidence in the classroom.
Mentors and training providers play a vital role, but time and capacity are often limited.
Additional MFL-specific support can help new teachers progress more quickly and feel more confident in their teaching.
 HOW I CAN HELP
Additional support for your trainees and ECTs
Support can be tailored to the needs of your teachers and organisation, including:
MFL-focused training
Practical webinars and CPD sessions on the topics new MFL teachers need most.
Lesson reviews and coaching
Subject-specific feedback, coaching conversations and clear next steps.
Ongoing teacher support
Regular guidance that helps trainees and ECTs build confidence throughout their early years of teaching.
Targeted development support
Focused support around classroom practice, planning, behaviour, feedback, assessment and language teaching.
WHO I WORK WITH
Supporting new MFL teachers wherever they train
Schools and MFL departments
Invest in the development of trainee and early-career teachers.
SCITTS
Strengthen your provision with additional MFL-specific expertise.
University ITT providers
Complement your programme with practical subject-specific support.
WHY INVEST IN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?
Give new teachers the best possible start
Investing in trainee and early-career MFL teachers can help them:
âś“ Develop confidence more quickly
âś“Â Strengthen classroom practice
âś“Â Gain practical subject-specific guidance
âś“Â Feel supported during the most challenging stages of their career
âś“Â Build strong foundations for long-term success
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, flexible and tailored to your needs
1. Tell me about your teachers
Share your priorities, goals and areas of need.
2. Build the right support package
We'll agree an approach that works for your context, timescale and budget.
3. Support your teachers
I deliver the agreed support and help your teachers continue to develop and grow in confidence.
WHY WORK WITH KIRSTEN?
Practical support from an experienced MFL teacher and mentor
With more than 24 years of experience in MFL classrooms, leadership, mentoring and teacher development, I understand the realities of language teaching and the challenges faced by new teachers.
My support is practical, realistic and focused on helping trainee and early-career MFL teachers succeed.
Kirsten has a wealth of experience to share both as a classroom teacher & leader of MFL. She is beautifully placed to support those new to a career in language teaching & has a track record of success in training and mentoring other teachers. Reliable, credible & knowledgeable, I can’t think of a safer pair of hands.
Sally Barfoot, Director of Redhill Teaching School Hub
Kirsten’s support and advice was invaluable while I was completing my ECT training. She was always so down to earth in our meetings, and the feedback I got from observations made a huge difference in my teaching. I received really practical advice, which I was able to implement and see quick results. The wealth of resources she has developed means there is always something to use to keep my lessons fun and engaging without letting planning take over my life!
Kira, early-career MFL teacher
QUESTIONS
Can support be tailored to our trainee teachers and ECTs?
Yes. Every school and training provider is different, so support can be adapted to your teachers and priorities.
Can support be delivered online?
Yes. Most support can be delivered online, making accessible wherever your teachers are based.
Who is the support designed for?
The support is designed primarily for trainee and early-career MFL teachers.
How much does it cost?
Support is tailored to your requirements, so pricing varies depending on the type and level of support required.
