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

French Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Newcastle is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented French Teacher to join its highly successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school recognised for its excellent academic standards, inclusive ethos, and commitment to preparing students to thrive in an increasingly global society.

The school places languages at the heart of its broad and ambitious curriculum, encouraging students to develop confidence in communication, cultural awareness, and a genuine appreciation for international perspectives. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, exceptional professional development, and a leadership team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that inspire students to become confident linguists.

Students develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through a varied curriculum that explores French language, literature, history, and the culture of the Francophone world. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations while encouraging them to communicate fluently, think independently, and develop a lifelong enthusiasm for language learning.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through language clubs, cultural events, exchange visits, educational trips, and enrichment activities that broaden students' understanding of the world beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations

• Develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support language enrichment activities, exchanges, and educational visits

• Foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong enthusiasm for languages

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School is renowned for its culture of academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and commitment to developing well-rounded young people. Students are respectful, ambitious, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment where high achievement is celebrated.

The Modern Foreign Languages department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team with experienced subject specialists delivering an ambitious curriculum and consistently strong outcomes. Staff benefit from excellent teaching resources, high-quality professional development, supportive leadership, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Excellent subject knowledge of the French language and Francophone culture

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

• Ability to teach a second language such as Spanish or German

• Experience organising language exchanges or international visits

• A proven track record of delivering excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this French Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Newcastle, please submit your CV as soon as possible.