French Teacher Needed - Incredible School - Bradford

Wayman Learning Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Bradford is looking for an ECT in French who will teach across KS3 and KS4. The role starts in January 2026 and offers a chance for a newly qualified teacher to develop professionally within a strong department focused on mentorship and collaboration. The ideal candidate should have Qualified Teacher Status and a specialism in French. The position provides a supportive environment for teaching with opportunities for cultural activities.

Benefits

Strong mentorship program

Opportunities for cultural trips and clubs

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).
• Specialism in French or an equivalent language.
• Must demonstrate good classroom management skills and enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3 and KS4, including possibly GCSE.
• Contribute to curricular planning and MFL enrichment.
• Participate in mentorship and collaboration within the department.

Skills

Good classroom management skills

Enthusiasm for language teaching

Legal right to work in the UK

Education

Qualified Teacher Status achieved within the last two years

Specialism in French or equivalent language studies

Job description

A supportive secondary school in Bradford is recruiting an ECT in French to join from January 2026. The role involves teaching French across KS3 and KS4, contributing to curricular planning, and helping with MFL enrichment.

• Full-time ECT position starting January 2026
• Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire
• Teach French across KS3 and KS4, possibly small class responsibility for GCSE

This is a brilliant chance for a newly qualified teacher to grow in a school where mentorship, collaboration, and professional development are priorities. The MFL department has well-developed schemes of work and regular peer support.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status achieved within the last two years (ECT)
• Specialism in French or equivalent language studies
• Good classroom management skills and enthusiasm for language teaching
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information

• Strong department with experienced staff mentors
• Committed to language acquisition and student engagement
• Opportunities for cultural trips, clubs, and international links

Salary

Paid to ECT scale as per national guidance

Application

To apply for this French ECT role in Bradford, please submit your CV and evidence of QTS / ECT status as soon as possible.