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.