Position: French Teacher
Location: Luton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
French Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School
An Outstanding Secondary School in Luton is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented French Teacher to join its highly successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school renowned for its outstanding academic outcomes, inclusive ethos, and commitment to developing confident, globally minded young people.
The school places languages at the heart of its ambitious curriculum, encouraging students to become fluent communicators while developing cultural awareness and a genuine appreciation of the Francophone world. Through innovative teaching and a broad programme of enrichment, students are inspired to become curious, independent learners who value the importance of languages in an increasingly connected world. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent professional development, and supportive leadership.
About the Role
The successful candidate will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Students study a broad curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, translation, literature, and the culture of French-speaking countries. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations while encouraging them to communicate confidently, think independently, and apply their language skills in authentic contexts.
You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through language clubs, cultural events, educational visits, exchange opportunities, and enrichment activities that promote a lifelong enthusiasm for language learning.
Key Responsibilities
Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations
Develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support language enrichment activities, trips, and cultural events
Foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong appreciation of languages
The School Environment
This Outstanding Secondary School is recognised for its high academic standards, exceptional pastoral care, and commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment where achievement and personal development flourish.
The Modern Foreign Languages department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team with experienced subject specialists delivering consistently excellent outcomes. Staff benefit from modern teaching resources, outstanding professional development, instructional coaching, and supportive leadership that encourages innovation, wellbeing, and excellent opportunities for career progression.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching French at secondary level
Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
Strong subject knowledge of the French language and Francophone culture
Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level French
Ability to teach a second language such as Spanish
Experience organising language enrichment activities or overseas visits
A proven track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes
How to Apply
If you are interested in this French Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Luton, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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