French Teacher | Islington (Independent Senior School)

About the position

We are working with a prestigious independent senior school in Islington seeking a scholarly French Teacher. This school values intellectual rigour and cultural depth, providing a refined environment for a teacher who loves French literature and phonology. The School & Staff Culture The school prides itself on a culture of scholarship and mutual respect. Staff enjoy a generous benefits package, including free school lunches, access to the onsite fitness suite, and a significantly reduced teaching load compared to the state sector. You will join a faculty that prioritises your professional autonomy and subject-specific research. Key Responsibilities Subject Delivery: Teaching French across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to guest-lecture on 19th-century literature for A-Level students. Cultural Enrichment: Leading the "Alliance Française" school chapter and coordinating guest speaker events from the Institut Français. Assessment: Providing nuanced, high-level feedback to students to push them toward the highest grade boundaries. Mentoring: Access to an elite internal CPD programme focused on cognitive science in language acquisition. Salary & Contract Details Salary Range: £40,317 – £62,496 (M1 – UPS3 equivalent) Contract: Full-time | Permanent | ASAP Start

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