French Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Northampton is seeking a dedicated French Teacher to inspire students starting in October 2025. This full-time role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities for permanent contracts. Ideal candidates will have QTS/QTLS and a passion for the French language. Competitive salary and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to CPD courses

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Qualified French teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum, especially GCSE.
• Confident classroom practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching French to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Supporting students through differentiated teaching.

Skills

Classroom management

Passion for French language

Ability to motivate students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

French Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton

Start Date: October 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply or Permanent

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Are you a dedicated French teacher who wants to inspire a love for languages in the classroom? Do you want to work in a Northampton school where modern foreign languages are valued, supported, and taught with creativity and purpose?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a number of well-regarded secondary schools in Northampton, all seeking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic French Teachers to start in October 2025. These full-time roles offer long-term supply placements with the potential for permanent contracts, depending on your preference and experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Teaching French to students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with KS5/A-Level teaching available in some schools)
• Planning and delivering lessons that build vocabulary, fluency, and cultural understanding
• Supporting students of all abilities through differentiated teaching and tailored feedback
• Creating a positive and engaging classroom where students feel confident using a second language
• Working with the MFL team on curriculum planning, assessments, and language-based enrichment opportunities such as clubs, trips, or cultural events

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified French teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum and exam specifications (GCSE essential; A-Level desirable)
• A confident classroom practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills
• Passionate about French language and Francophone culture, with a clear ability to motivate students
• Open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - full induction support provided

What's On Offer:

• A full-time teaching role in Northampton, starting in October 2025
• Opportunities to work in schools that are diverse, inclusive, and committed to staff development
• Competitive salary or daily rate, reflective of your skills and responsibilities
• Access to The National College, with over 2,500 free CPD-accredited courses
• Personalised support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant who knows the Northampton education landscape
• A pathway to a permanent role, depending on performance and school needs

If you're ready to bring language learning to life in a Northampton classroom, we want to hear from you. Apply today for full-time French teaching roles starting October 2025, or get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to discuss your next move in education.

Let us help you find a school where your passion for teaching French will thrive