French Teacher Independent School St Albans

• French Teacher required January 2026


• Independent mixed school based in St Albans


• French Teacher to join a well-established and highly successful MFL department

Our Client is looking for a French Teacher to work within a thriving independent school in St Albans. The successful French Teacher will teach KS3–KS5 and contribute to international exchange programmes and cultural trips.

School Information

This independent 11–18 school educates around 950 students and has an outstanding academic reputation, with 99% achieving grades 9–4 in English and Maths. The MFL department promotes language learning as a bridge to global understanding, offering French, Spanish, and Mandarin at GCSE and A-Level.

Teachers describe the environment as collaborative, inspiring, and student-centred. Lessons are taught in small, focused groups that allow for interactive communication and deep engagement with the language. The department also runs annual exchange programmes with partner schools in France and hosts multilingual events such as language fairs and film screenings.

Leadership encourages creativity, continuous improvement, and professional development. The school invests significantly in staff wellbeing, offering a balanced workload, excellent facilities, and a nurturing community culture.

Salary

Paid on the independent school scale

Application

To be considered for this French Teacher position please forward a CV as soon as possible.