Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French) (King\'s Lynn)

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities.
• Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours.
• Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required.
• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons.
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work.
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development.

About The Role

King Edward VII Academy is seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages specialising in French to join our team; a teacher who shares our belief that all pupils have the right to succeed and have access to the very best education. You will deliver a curriculum based on the written word, reading aloud, an excellent understanding of French phonics and highly accurate written work. We are proud to be front-facing and didactic in our approach and you will have an outstanding (native or near-native) command of the French language. The successful candidate will teach French to key stages 3 and 4 with the prospect of KS5 after 12 months. This post is suitable for both an experienced or early years career teacher. We welcome applicants to visit the school for an informal meeting.

Qualifications

An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in the subject or in the teaching of the subject.
• Experience teaching the subject in a Sixth Form or Further Education setting.
• Experience examining the subject for an appropriate exam board.

King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today. In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy's ambition and high standards: "The school expects high standards of pupils' work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well." The report also praised the school's curriculum and teaching: "The school's curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the Trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school." King Edward VII Academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful. Its culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines, enabling teachers to focus on their subjects with expertise and passion. We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme. Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.