French Teacher | High-Achieving Secondary School | Luton

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

French Teacher Role in a High-Achieving Secondary School

A high-achieving and inclusive Secondary School in Luton is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled French Teacher to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-regarded school known for its strong academic standards, supportive leadership, and commitment to providing a rich and engaging curriculum.

The school has a strong reputation locally for high expectations, excellent behaviour, and a culture that promotes aspiration and achievement for all learners. Students are enthusiastic, respectful, and keen to engage in language learning, creating a positive environment for teaching and learning.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and challenging lessons that develop students’ fluency, confidence, and cultural understanding.

Students study a broad curriculum that develops skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while exploring the culture, traditions, and contemporary life of French-speaking countries. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, supporting them to achieve strong academic outcomes and develop a lifelong interest in languages.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through enrichment activities such as language clubs, cultural events, trips abroad, and cross-curricular projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging and high-quality language lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

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

• Assess progress and provide effective feedback

• Support curriculum planning and departmental development

• Contribute to language enrichment activities and cultural events

• Foster enthusiasm and confidence in language learning

The School Environment

This High-Achieving Secondary School in Luton is widely respected for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos, and commitment to staff development. The school provides a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are encouraged to aim high and take pride in their achievements.

The Modern Foreign Languages department is collaborative and well-resourced, with a strong focus on sharing best practice and delivering high-quality teaching. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team that values innovation and wellbeing.

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 an additional language (Spanish or German)

• Experience contributing to language enrichment or trips

• Strong track record of student progress and achievement

How to Apply

If you are interested in this French Teacher role in Luton, please submit your CV as soon as possible.