French Teacher - Vibrant Girls' School - Richmond

About the position

Join a progressive Girls’ School in Richmond as a French Teacher from September 2025. This is an opportunity to inspire a love of French language and culture among students across Key Stages 3-5, fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding.

About Our Learning Community:

We are a Girls’ School committed to providing a creative and engaging education that empowers young women to excel in language learning. Our Languages department emphasizes communicative language teaching and cultural immersion.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging French lessons across Key Stages 3-5, following exam specifications and incorporating authentic cultural materials.
• Plan and deliver lessons that foster language skills, cultural awareness, and communication proficiency, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources, including language technology and cultural activities.
• Assess student progress through oral presentations, written assignments, and language assessments, providing detailed feedback to support their development.
• Contribute to the development of the French curriculum, integrating current linguistic trends and cultural practices, and participate in departmental planning.
• Organize and lead language exchanges, cultural trips, and language-related activities, promoting student engagement and cultural immersion.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong French subject knowledge, including linguistics, literature, and culture.
• Demonstrated experience teaching French to A-Level, with a focus on both language skills and cultural understanding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and linguistic skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Commitment to fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness among young women.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + Outer London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped language labs and resources, supporting language learning and cultural activities.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in French language and culture.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a progressive Girls’ School.

To Apply:

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