French ECT - Welcoming School in Sheffield

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a motivated French ECT to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from January 2026. This full-time position involves teaching French at KS3 and KS4, with excellent support provided for newly qualified teachers. The role offers the opportunity to thrive in a school that values languages and cultural learning, backed by structured mentoring and professional development.

Benefits

Structured mentoring

High-quality professional development

Access to language labs

Qualifications

• Must have QTS with a specialty in French or Modern Foreign Languages.
• Eagerness to develop teaching practice and behaviour management.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3 and KS4 levels.
• Participate in structured mentoring and professional development.
• Engage students in languages and cultural learning.

Skills

Teaching French

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Education

QTS with a French or MFL specialism

Training placement experience in secondary schools

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a French ECT to join its thriving Modern Foreign Languages department from January 2026. This full-time role involves teaching French across KS3 and KS4 with excellent support provided to newly qualified teachers.

• French ECT required for January 2026 start
• Full-time role at a well-resourced Sheffield secondary school
• Teach French at KS3 and KS4 with tailored ECT support

This position is ideal for a motivated French ECT ready to start their teaching journey in a school that values languages and cultural learning.

Experience and Qualifications

• QTS with a French or MFL specialism
• Training placement experience in secondary schools
• Eagerness to develop behaviour management and teaching practice
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information

This is a welcoming and inclusive co-educational secondary school with approximately 1100 students on roll including a Sixth Form of around 250 learners. The school has a strong track record of supporting early career teachers through structured mentoring and high-quality professional development.

The MFL department is well-resourced with access to language labs digital learning platforms and opportunities for enrichment trips and exchanges. Uptake for French at GCSE is growing steadily with around 70% of students achieving grades 49 in recent years.

The school values languages and cultural learning with students who are enthusiastic respectful and eager to engage. ECTs benefit from weekly mentoring collaborative planning time and a clear induction pathway designed to build confidence and classroom expertise.

Salary

Paid to scale (MPS1 for ECTs)

Application

If you're a French ECT seeking a supportive school in Sheffield submit your CV today.