French Teacher Independent School, Nottinghamshire

An independent school in Nottinghamshire is seeking to appoint a dedicated French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This full-time role offers the chance to teach within a school that places great value on languages and international outlook.

About the Role You will teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with small class sizes enabling close attention to individual progress. The department encourages target-language teaching, cultural exploration, and opportunities for exchanges or trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations

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

• Use the target language confidently to build fluency

• Provide detailed feedback and track progress closely

• Contribute to language enrichment events, trips, or exchanges

The School Environment This independent school offers excellent resources, small teaching groups, and a department culture that celebrates curiosity about language and culture. Leadership is committed to professional development, including language-specific CPD opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Fluency in French and confidence teaching in the target language

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

• Ability to teach a second language (e.g. Spanish or German)

• Experience working in an independent school setting

• Experience organising language trips or exchanges

How to Apply If you are interested in this French Teacher role in an independent school in Nottinghamshire starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.