Part-time French Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Cognita Schools; Valencia; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch at Schools

Relocation support

Job summary

Cognita Schools in Valencia is seeking an experienced French Teacher for a part-time maternity-cover role. You will inspire students to develop confidence and fluency in French through engaging, well-structured lessons and contribute to a supportive language-learning environment.

The position is 0.5 FTE, fixed-term from February/March 2027, with collaboration across staff, parents and the wider school community to promote inclusion and high academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching French.
• Ability to motivate and engage students in language learning.
• Strong classroom management and organised, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-structured French lessons to students aged 2–18 in a private school setting.
• Plan, assess, and support learners of varying abilities to reach full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to promote wellbeing and high standards of teaching.

Skills

French teaching

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

About the School - The British School of Valencia:

British School of Valencia (BSV) is a private British school for students aged 2 to 18 years old located in the city centre of Valencia.

BSV strives to offer a distinct educational model providing an excellent British education both at an academic and human level basing its curriculum on the core values of responsibility, curiosity, respect, and motivation. The school tries to adapt to the students’ needs to meet the shifting requirements of an ever-changing world by offering the British Curriculum; a varied, practical, and inclusive system which encourages the students to become the leaders of their learning.

BSV’s mission is to build success through a balance of academics, relationships, and character development. Their vision is focused on students valuing their education, to actively explore and investigate in order to achieve the goals they set for themselves. It seeks to empower them with the necessary skills and tools for them to acquire new knowledge that will help them improve their understanding of the world.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Part‑time French Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 86 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, “Thrive in a rapidly evolving world”.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 86 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

As a French Teacher, you will inspire students to develop confidence and fluency in French through engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons. You will create a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their linguistic, cultural, and communication skills. Through effective planning, teaching, and assessment, you will support students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential and foster a genuine enthusiasm for language learning. Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community, you will contribute to high standards of teaching and learning while promoting student wellbeing, inclusion, and academic success.

This is a part‑time (0.5 FTE), fixed‑term contract position needed from February/March 2027 to cover maternity leave.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will be a qualified teacher with experience teaching French and a passion for language education. You are an excellent communicator who can motivate and engage students, helping them build confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. You have strong classroom management skills, high expectations, and a commitment to delivering outstanding learning experiences. Organised, adaptable, and collaborative, you enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to the wider life of the school. Most importantly, you are dedicated to supporting every student’s progress, wellbeing, and personal development in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Free lunch at Schools
• Support with relocation. Support includes help finding accommodation and Spanish legalities.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

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