French Teacher (Full-Time) - Durham
Location: Durham, County Durham
Company: Tradewind Recruitment
Job Type: Full-Time (Long-Term Supply)
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Until March 2027
Salary: £168.80 - £261.78 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school in Durham, seeking a talented and enthusiastic French Teacher to join their successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026 until March 2027.
This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious school environment, delivering high-quality French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop their language skills, cultural understanding, and confidence in both spoken and written French.
The school is committed to providing a positive learning environment where both students and staff can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Assess, monitor, and support student progress
- Create a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students
- Promote a passion for languages and cultural awareness
- Contribute positively to the wider school community
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Full-time role within a supportive secondary school
- Long-term opportunity from September 2026 until March 2027
- Access to over 2,500 CPD courses and professional development resources
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Uncapped refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching French within a UK secondary school
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Modern Foreign Languages
- The ability to engage and motivate learners of varying abilities
- Two professional references covering the last two years
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach to teaching
French Teacher in North East employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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