French Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Botolph Claydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD access

Competitive pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a qualified French Teacher with QTS to join a secondary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, for an immediate start. The role covers French across the secondary age range, with Spanish up to A-Level when needed, on a temporary ongoing sickness cover basis.

You will teach 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and support pupils across KS3/GCSE with engaging, well-planned lessons and ongoing assessment for formal exams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Substantial secondary school teaching experience.
• Ability to teach French across KS3/GCSE and Spanish up to A-Level.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across the secondary age range.
• Deliver engaging French lessons and GCSE/A-Level Spanish as required.
• Plan differentiated language lessons and monitor pupil progress.
• Assess and provide feedback for GCSE and A-Level examinations.

Skills

QTS

French

Spanish

Secondary teaching

GCSE/A-Level

Education

QTS qualification

Tools

DBS check

Job description

East of England/ temporary / £190 - 300 per day Depending on experience

Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Temporary ongoing sickness cover
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 32 hours per week

• Are you a qualified French Teacher with QTS who can confidently teach French across the secondary age range?
• Do you have substantial secondary school teaching experience and the ability to also teach Spanish up to A-Level?
• Are you an experienced French Teacher looking for an immediate opportunity where you can deliver engaging and high-quality language lessons?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced French Teacher to join a secondary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, for an immediate start.

This is a temporary ongoing position providing sickness cover on a timesheet basis. The successful French Teacher will work Monday to Thursday, 32 hours per week, teaching French alongside Spanish across the secondary curriculum.

The school is looking for a confident and experienced French Teacher who can provide continuity for pupils throughout the period of absence. The ability to teach both French and Spanish is essential, with candidates required to confidently deliver Spanish up to A-Level.

As a French Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop pupils’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You will support students across a range of abilities, adapting and differentiating lessons to ensure pupils remain engaged and make strong academic progress.

You will maintain high expectations for behaviour, participation and achievement while following the school’s existing curriculum and schemes of work. Strong classroom management and the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils will be essential.

You will also assess and monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback and support students preparing for formal examinations across GCSE and A-Level.

The successful French Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Substantial experience teaching within a secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge in French
• The ability to teach French across the secondary curriculum
• The ability to also teach Spanish – essential
• The ability to teach Spanish up to A-Level – essential
• Experience delivering GCSE-level French and Spanish
• Confidence supporting pupils preparing for formal examinations
• The ability to plan engaging and differentiated language lessons
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils
• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach
• Strong teamwork skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach French across the secondary age range
• Deliver engaging French lessons across KS3 and GCSE
• Teach Spanish where required
• Deliver Spanish up to A-Level
• Plan engaging speaking, listening, reading and writing activities
• Follow the school’s curriculum and existing schemes of work
• Differentiate lessons according to pupils’ abilities and learning needs
• Support students preparing for GCSE and A-Level examinations
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress
• Provide constructive and timely feedback
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Create a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Build strong professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the languages department
• Provide continuity of learning throughout the sickness cover period
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise pupil wellbeing

Please note:

• This is an immediate-start temporary ongoing sickness cover position
• The role is Monday to Thursday, 32 hours per week
• Candidates must have substantial secondary school teaching experience
• Candidates must be able to teach both French and Spanish
• The ability to teach Spanish up to A-Level is essential
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.