Temporary French Teacher – Secondary School (North Somerset)

Start Date: Mid-February 2026

Duration: 4 weeks

Location: North Somerset

A secondary school in North Somerset is seeking to appoint a Temporary French Teacher for a short-term assignment of four weeks, starting mid-February 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable teacher to join a well-established department and deliver engaging French lessons. All planning and teaching resources will be provided. We are keen to find an individual who can hit the ground running and maintain high standards from day one.

• Deliver high-quality French lessons across the relevant year groups
• Follow provided planning and schemes of work, adapting where necessary to meet students’ needs
• Maintain positive classroom management and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and support student engagement and progress

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in French
• Experienced, confident, and adaptable
• Able to work independently and maintain high professional standards
• Committed to inspiring and motivating students

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or QTLS) and a strong background in Modern Foreign Languages.
• A creative and reflective practitioner with excellent subject knowledge.
• Able to inspire and motivate students through high-quality teaching and a passion for the subject.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Good teaching skills
• A passion for teaching French
• A commitment to pastoral care
• An ability to develop good working relationships with students and staff
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic about working with young people
• Good organisational and personal management skills
• High expectations of all students
• Self-reliant
• Good time management

• Holds Right to Work in the UK
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
• Enhanced DBS with Barred List check certificate which is either on the online ‘Update Service’ or be willing to apply for a new DBS certificate

QT Education is dedicated to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare. The suitability to work with children and young people is integral to the selection process. Applicants are required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, which includes checks with previous employers, online searches, enhanced DBS and barred list checks. All appointments are contingent upon thorough vetting. Applying for a role is an offence if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activities involving children. This teaching post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you would like to find out further information regarding this role or similar positions within the South West, please forward your CV to QT Education today.

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