French Teacher Nottinghamshire (Independent School) January 2026

An academically selective independent senior school in Nottinghamshire
is seeking an inspiring Teacher of French to join its Modern Languages department from January 2026. The school has a reputation for fostering global-minded, confident pupils with a genuine enthusiasm for languages.

The Role

You will teach French from KS3 through to A-Level, delivering an immersive curriculum that prioritises spoken accuracy, authentic cultural content and deep grammatical understanding. Languages are highly valued here, with excellent results and strong participation in exchanges, trips and competitions.

Department & Ethos

• Purpose-built MFL suite with interactive language labs


• Strong links to partner schools in France and Belgium


• Weekly conversation clubs and visiting native speakers


• Collaborative team with excellent mentoring for new staff

About You

• Fluent spoken French and high-level written accuracy


• Strong knowledge of French culture, politics and contemporary issues


• Ability to create engaging, target-language-rich lessons


• Keen to contribute to trips, exchanges and cultural events

Why This School?

• Excellent behaviour and small classes


• Independent-school salary + benefits


• Supportive leadership committed to academic excellence


• Stunning grounds and modern classroom facilities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate linguist who wants to teach in a school that truly celebrates language learning.