French Teacher | Internationally Minded Independent School

Marchant Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic French teacher for maternity cover at an internationally minded independent school in Bedford. The role spans KS3 to A-Level, with emphasis on developing confident French communicators.

You will join a modern languages department that values high standards, cultural understanding, and strong exam outcomes, while participating in enrichment trips and exchanges.

Qualifications

• Degree in French or Modern Languages or related discipline.
• Excellent spoken and written French.
• Strong classroom practice and effective differentiation.
• Enthusiasm for international education.
• Ability to collaborate within an MFL department.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, GCSE and A-Level.
• Develop students’ confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Support students with oral examinations and written assessments.
• Introduce students to French literature, history, film and culture.
• Contribute to language trips, exchanges and cultural events.

Skills

French fluency

Teaching

Differentiation

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Degree in French or Modern Languages

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Are you a dynamic French teacher with the ability to inspire students to communicate confidently and develop a genuine appreciation of French-speaking cultures?

An internationally minded independent school in Bedford is seeking a French specialist to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will join a modern languages department committed to high standards, cultural understanding and strong examination outcomes.

The Role

Language Instruction: Teach French across KS3, GCSE and A-Level.

Communication Skills: Develop students’ confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Examination Preparation: Support students with oral examinations and written assessments.

Cultural Education: Introduce students to French literature, history, film and contemporary culture.

Enrichment: Contribute to language trips, exchanges and cultural events.

The Candidate

Academic Background: A degree in French, Modern Languages or a related discipline.

Linguistic Fluency: Excellent spoken and written French.

Teaching Ability: Strong classroom practice and effective differentiation.

Cultural Awareness: Enthusiasm for international education.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively within an MFL department.

The Environment

Language-Rich Setting: A school that values international awareness.

Excellent Resources: Access to modern language-learning technology.

Cultural Opportunities: Trips, exchanges and language enrichment.

Supportive Faculty: A welcoming team with strong professional standards.