French Teacher - September Start in Derby

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate French Teacher. Are you fluent in the French language? Have you had experience teaching or assisting in Year 1 - Year 6 classes (5 – 11 year old children)? Are you a dynamic and dedicated Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teacher or subject specialist looking for an opportunity to inspire primary school-age students in French? If so then we have a position that is for you!

PPA Cover Ltd is seeking a talented French Teacher to join our team. The role involves representing our company in primary schools and delivering engaging lessons that help students progress through our up-to-date lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.

The Role: We have a fantastic opportunity available for a French Teacher in one of our wonderful Primary schools across one day in the Nottingham area (NG3). This role will include leading classroom teaching and delivering our scheme of work. We will provide all access to the detailed pre-planned lessons termly to the successful candidate. The wage for this position is £19.25 per teaching hour. This role is for work during school term on the following days and times from September 2026: Tuesday - All Day.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching classes across various year groups during teachers' PPA time
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities effectively
• Maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
• Providing support and guidance to students as needed
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching and learning experiences
• Assisting with pupil assessment where required

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS, but not essential
• Valid Right to work in the U.K. and reside in the U.K.
• Previous experience teaching ideally within the U.K. either in Classroom settings, groups or 1:1
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum
• A passion for teaching, bringing energy and passion to the classroom, inspiring students to learn and grow
• The ability to deliver engaging and innovative lessons that captivate students' interest and foster a love for learning
• Fluent in French language or have a degree in French
• Strong classroom/behaviour management skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Capabilities of forming strong and lasting connections with students and colleagues while making positive contributions to the school community
• Valid enhanced DBS Certification (This can be gained through PPA Cover Ltd if required)
• Confidence in their teaching ability

Why work with Us?

• No lesson planning. We provide you with everything you need to teach.
• Only teach the subject you love, French!
• Not day-to-day supply but secure and consistent hours on the days you want to work.
• All staff are assigned a mentor to help ease new staff into their new role in school and provide support throughout your assignment with PPA Cover Ltd.
• Competitive hourly rates of pay, that are paid monthly through the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension and National Insurance contributions (where applicable).
• Online training courses.

We encourage candidates who are seeking stability and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners to apply. PPA Cover Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers following DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All candidates must be able to provide a complete working history and any employment breaks must be explained. Candidates must be able to provide professional references along with successfully passing all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Overseas Police checks will be required where applicable for successful applicants.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with PPA Cover Ltd to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks then your application may have been unsuccessful. PPA Cover Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. PPA Cover Ltd welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This is a term time only role and annual leave is not permitted to be taken during the working weeks of this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19.25 per hour

Work Location: In person