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

French Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Norwich 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 strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos, and commitment to developing confident, globally minded young people.

The school promotes a rich and ambitious languages curriculum that encourages students to communicate confidently, develop cultural awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of the Francophone world. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and supportive leadership.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Students study a broad curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, translation skills, and cultural topics relating to French-speaking countries. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations while encouraging them to communicate confidently and apply their language skills in real-world contexts.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through language clubs, cultural enrichment activities, educational visits, exchange opportunities, and events that promote enthusiasm for languages across the school.

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 feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support language enrichment activities, trips, and exchanges

• Foster a lifelong enthusiasm for languages and global culture

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School in Norwich is recognised for its high expectations, strong pastoral care, and commitment to academic excellence. Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful environment where achievement is consistently celebrated.

The Modern Foreign Languages department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team with experienced subject specialists delivering consistently strong outcomes. Staff benefit from excellent resources, high-quality professional development, and supportive leadership that encourages innovation and career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge of French language and culture

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

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

• Experience contributing to language enrichment activities or exchanges

• A proven track record of strong student outcomes

How to Apply

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