French Teacher - KS3 & KS4
Start Date: ASAP/January 2027
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and committed French Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in West London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Modern Foreign Languages Teacher to deliver engaging and effective French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring pupils to develop their language skills, confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, monitoring pupil progress and creating a positive classroom environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging French lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Teach French Language and support pupils in developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
- Prepare and deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum and GCSE specifications.
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of pupils across a range of abilities.
- Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Prepare KS4 pupils for their GCSE French examinations.
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
- Develop pupils' confidence and enthusiasm for learning a foreign language.
- Work collaboratively with the MFL department and wider teaching staff.
- Contribute to departmental planning, assessment and curriculum development.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching French at secondary level across KS3 and KS4.
- Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Modern Foreign Languages.
- Experience delivering GCSE French and preparing pupils for examinations.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to differentiate lessons to support pupils of varying abilities.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a department.
ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive secondary school with a commitment to academic achievement and pupil development.
You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' language development while working alongside a collaborative team of teaching professionals.
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