A welcoming secondary school in Durham, County Durham, is seeking an articulate Teacher of French & German to join its Modern Foreign Languages faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Languages are highly valued within this school’s global curriculum vision. The successful applicant will deliver engaging French and German lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with potential Key Stage 5 A-Level teaching in your primary target language.
Working alongside a supportive MFL team, you will build student confidence across speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while integrating cultural studies and interactive language software. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach interactive French and German lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)
- Guide GCSE candidates through oral examinations, grammar structures, translation tasks, and listening papers
- Utilize language laboratory technology and authentic digital resources to enhance target language immersion
- Assess, track, and report on student progress across formal mock exams and vocabulary assessments
- Support extra-curricular language initiatives, including debate clubs, cultural days, and exchange trips
- Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and academic progress
Role Overview & Specifications
- Start Date: January
- Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
- Location: Durham, County Durham
- Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
- Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel French & German
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
- Honors degree in French, German, Modern Languages, or native-level fluency in target languages
- Proven ability to deliver strong GCSE French and German outcomes across Foundation and Higher tiers
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills in target languages
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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