French Teacher (ECT) – Cambridge, Cambridgeshire – January 2026

About the position

A high-performing secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of French to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department from January 2026. Languages are highly valued within the school, with strong uptake at GCSE and a clear focus on developing confident communicators. The MFL department is well-organised and collaborative, offering ECTs clear guidance, shared planning and excellent mentoring. The role will involve: Teaching French across KS3–KS4 Supporting students with speaking, listening, reading and writing Working within a structured curriculum that builds fluency over time Developing confidence in assessment and exam preparation The school is known for its strong academic culture, excellent behaviour and thoughtful approach to workload. ECTs are supported through a well-established induction programme that balances high expectations with care and encouragement. Support available includes: Weekly mentoring sessions Reduced timetable and protected CPD time Opportunities to observe and team-teach Access to language-specific training and resources This role would suit a French ECT who is passionate about language learning and keen to develop their practice in a school that genuinely invests in early career teachers.

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