French Teacher & International Languages Coordinator | Comprehensive School

Marchant Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated French Teacher to join a friendly comprehensive school in Leighton Buzzard from January 2027. You will teach across KS3 and GCSE, with post-16 opportunities where appropriate.

The role focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, promoting cultural understanding and preparing exam groups. You will create engaging resources and support language trips and clubs.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written French.
• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic linguist who inspires students.
• Strong classroom practitioner with clear explanations.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3 and GCSE.
• Develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Promote cultural understanding and international awareness.
• Prepare GCSE speaking, writing and reading groups.
• Create engaging resources and use varied activities and digital tools.

Skills

French language proficiency

Enthusiastic linguist

Strong classroom practice

Reliable team member

Culturally aware

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Contract: Part-Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

A friendly comprehensive school in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a dedicated French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from January 2027. The school is looking for a teacher who can inspire students to develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing French.

The Role

Teach French lessons: Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and GCSE, with post-16 teaching where appropriate.

Develop language skills: Build students’ confidence in communication, grammar and vocabulary.

Promote cultural understanding: Introduce students to French-speaking countries and cultures.

Prepare examination groups: Support students with GCSE speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.

Create engaging resources: Use varied activities, authentic materials and digital tools.

Support languages enrichment: Contribute to trips, clubs and international events.

The Candidate

French specialist: Has excellent spoken and written French.

Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Enthusiastic linguist: Can inspire students to enjoy language learning.

Strong classroom practitioner: Uses clear explanations and effective questioning.

Culturally aware: Brings international perspectives into lessons.

Reliable team member: Works positively with the wider MFL department.

The Environment

Inclusive comprehensive: A school committed to achievement and personal development.

Languages focused: A department that values communication and cultural awareness.

Supportive leadership: Access to guidance, mentoring and professional development.

Positive student relationships: A strong emphasis on respect and encouragement.

Enrichment opportunities: Opportunities to support language trips and cultural activities.