Position: French Teacher
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

French Teaching Role in a Faith Secondary School

A well-regarded faith secondary school in Nottingham is seeking to appoint a French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and values-led school that places strong emphasis on academic achievement, cultural understanding, and high-quality language teaching.

French is a valued subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while gaining a deeper appreciation of francophone cultures.

About the Role

You will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that develop students’ communication skills and linguistic confidence.

Students will build vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, translation, and conversational fluency through a range of interactive and structured learning activities.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations, supporting them in developing strong language skills, cultural awareness, and exam confidence.

You will work collaboratively within a successful MFL department to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Promote cultural awareness and language enrichment opportunities

• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement

The School Environment

This faith secondary school in Nottingham provides a caring and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve strong academic outcomes and develop confidence as learners.

The MFL department benefits from collaborative planning, supportive leadership, and a commitment to promoting languages and cultural understanding.

Leadership values professional development, teamwork, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in French

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

• Ability to teach an additional language such as Spanish or German

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

How to Apply

If you are interested in this French Teacher role in Nottingham starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.