French Teacher

Wetherby Kensington School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby Kensington is seeking an experienced, highly motivated French Teacher to join us one day a week from January 2027. The role sits at a small, non-selective pre-preparatory school for boys from Reception to Year 3.

You will teach French to Year 1–Year 3, prepare schemes of work, monitor progress, and communicate with parents while supporting safeguarding and school policy.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in French or a relevant qualification.
• PGCE or QTS desirable but not essential.
• Experience teaching French in Primary age range.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach French to all pupils from Year 1 to Year 3.
• Prepare syllabus and detailed schemes of work for French.
• Prepare and review a subject development plan.
• Record and evaluate pupils' progress and address needs.
• Communicate progress and goals with parents.
• Promote the French programme through newsletters and social media.
• Complete individual reports twice a year for every pupil.
• Support school policy and safeguarding commitments.

Skills

French teaching

ICT proficiency

iSAMS experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Honours degree in French

PGCE or QTS

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY

Wetherby Kensington is a two form, non-selective, pre-preparatory school for boys from Reception to Year 3. It follows exactly the same curriculum and shares the same values and ethos as Wetherby School and will be an integral part of the Wetherby Group of schools. Boys at Wetherby Kensington receive very high levels of academic education and pastoral care. Wetherby School Kensington are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic French Teacher to join us one day a week from January 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To teach French to all pupils from Year 1 to Year 3
• Prepare the syllabus and detailed schemes of work for French as a curriculum subject
• At the outset of the year prepare/review a subject development plan
• Prepare and teach other subjects as per skill and cover lessons as required to do so
• Record and evaluate pupils' progress and ensure the needs of those of all abilities are addressed
• To be aware of developments within their subject and update the French curriculum accordingly
• To communicate progress and goals with parents
• To promote our French programme with the wider community through newsletters and social media
• To support the school by providing clear, positive and meaningful communication to the parents of the children.
• To complete individual reports twice a year for every pupil
• To promote and foster good relationships amongst the staff, promote and implement all aspects of school policy.
• To undertake such other comparable duties as the Head requires from time to time
• To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact in the school. It is your responsibility to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
• To co-operate fully with all members of staff and help promote good working relationships

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant French qualification or an Honours degree in French
• PGCE or QTS (desirable not essential)

Experience

• Experience of teaching French in the Primary age range and Early Years
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum

Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding, dynamic and inspirational French teacher with first-rate subject knowledge
• Evidence of creative and exciting approach to the teaching and learning of French
• Ability to inspire children and produce high quality, exciting French lessons
• High levels of organisational ability
• A confident and competent user of ICT and iSAMS experience

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work as part of a team, co-operative and personable
• Professional, dedicated, hard-working and motivated
• A warm, caring and fun personality

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.