French Teacher | Modern, Staff-Centred Academy | Stevenage
CORE PURPOSE
We require a French Teacher to deliver the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The role involves planning and delivering lessons that develop student skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while fully preparing exam cohorts for GCSE French specifications.
THE SCHOOL
An 11–16 secondary school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The school operates with a centralized behaviour system managed by the senior leadership team to maintain quiet, focused classrooms. The MFL department is collaborative, sharing all planning resources and schemes of work to manage staff workload. A realistic feedback policy is in place to minimize out-of-hours marking.
KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS
Lesson Delivery: Plan and teach French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 for all ability levels.
Skill Development: Teach grammar, vocabulary, and phonics to build student accuracy in written and spoken French.
GCSE Preparation: Prepare Year 11 classes for GCSE papers, tracking progress and addressing learning gaps.
Differentiated Support: Adapt resources to ensure accessibility for SEND pupils while challenging higher attainers.
Form Tutor Duties: Take responsibility for a tutor group, managing registration, daily routines, and parent contact.
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in French or a related language discipline.
Experience: Open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a track record of stable progress metrics.
Skills: Clear communication, strong classroom management, and an approachable manner.
REGIONAL CONTEXT
Local Area & Community: Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, the school serves a growing and diverse local population. The town blends modern amenities, active community regeneration projects, and excellent local parks with a supportive network of families, providing a great community setting to work within.
Transport & Commuting: The school is highly accessible, located close to the A1(M) corridor and regional road links. Stevenage Railway Station sits on the East Coast Main Line, providing frequent and direct rail services to Welwyn Garden City, Cambridge, and London King's Cross in under 25 minutes, making it an easy commute from across Hertfordshire and London.
APPLICATION INTAKE
Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.
- Locations
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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