French Teacher — Forward-Thinking Secondary School in Staffordshire
Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Part-time (2–3 days per week), Permanent Salary: Paid to scale, pro-rata
A forward-thinking 11-16 secondary school in Staffordshire is seeking a part-time French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This flexible role would suit a teacher looking for a reduced timetable within a school that takes a genuinely creative approach to language teaching.
You will teach French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Edexcel), with the school's MFL department placing a strong emphasis on communication, confidence, and cultural understanding rather than rote learning. The role includes contributing to the department's annual languages celebration week, helping to plan curriculum resources, and maintaining accurate assessment records on your working days. Where your timetable allows, there may also be opportunities to support the school's lunchtime French conversation club.
School Information
This 11-16 school in Staffordshire is known for its creative, student-centred approach to learning, and the MFL department reflects this ethos in its teaching. Staff describe a school where teachers are given genuine professional autonomy and trusted to use their expertise to inspire students. Leadership is visible, supportive, and open to new ideas, and part-time colleagues are made to feel a full and valued part of the school community.
Requirements
Degree in French and QTS; fluency in French essential
Confidence teaching KS3 and KS4 French
An interest in communicative and creative approaches to language teaching
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a part-time timetable effectively
Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities within available working days
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
- Locations
- Staffordshire
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