French Teacher | Languages Excellence Programme | Royston, Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A motivated French Teacher is sought by Marchant Recruitment for a permanent, full-time post in Royston, Hertfordshire, starting January 2027. The role sits in the Modern Foreign Languages department, focusing on building students' confidence in speaking and understanding French across KS3/KS4.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or equivalent and bring strong French language knowledge and engaging teaching skills, helping learners of varied abilities thrive and participate in language

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong French language knowledge and teaching skills.
• Ability to make lessons engaging for varied learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Build vocabulary and grammar understanding through regular practice.
• Use assessment to identify gaps and support exam prep.
• Contribute to language enrichment and curriculum development.

Skills

French language proficiency

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of French
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Royston is seeking a motivated French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department in January 2027. The school is keen to appoint someone who can build students' confidence in communication, make grammar accessible and encourage an appreciation of French-speaking cultures.

The Role

Teach French across KS3 and KS4.

Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Build vocabulary and grammatical understanding through regular practice.

Use assessment to identify gaps and support examination preparation.

Contribute to language enrichment and shared curriculum development.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong French language knowledge and effective teaching skills.

Can make lessons engaging and accessible to different learners.

Encourages students to participate confidently in spoken activities.

Values collaboration and ongoing professional learning.

The Environment

The school supports a broad curriculum and encourages students to develop communication skills beyond the classroom. The languages department shares resources and works together to improve teaching approaches and student outcomes. The permanent role offers the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with students and contribute to the department's future development.