French Teacher | Secondary School | Sudbury, Suffolk

Marchant Recruitment; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk, to appoint a dedicated French Teacher for KS3–KS4 starting January 2027. The role focuses on building confidence in spoken French while developing grammar, vocabulary and exam technique.

You will hold QTS or an equivalent qualification, teach across key stages, prepare GCSE work, assess progress and contribute to curriculum development within a supportive MFL team. The environment emphasises teamwork and student engagement.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong French language knowledge with clear pronunciation.
• Ability to motivate pupils and provide constructive feedback to support progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing through varied lesson activities.
• Teach grammar and vocabulary using structured practice and regular retrieval.
• Prepare GCSE pupils for written papers and speaking assessments.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to address misconceptions.

Skills

French language proficiency

Student motivation

Assessment & feedback

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of French – KS3–KS4
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Sudbury is seeking a French Teacher to strengthen its Modern Foreign Languages department from January 2027. The school wants a teacher who can build pupils’ confidence in communication while developing accurate grammar, vocabulary and examination skills.

The Role

Teach French across KS3 and KS4.

Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing through varied lesson activities.

Teach grammar and vocabulary using structured practice and regular retrieval.

Prepare GCSE pupils for written papers and speaking assessments.

Monitor progress and adapt teaching to address misconceptions.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong French language knowledge and clear pronunciation.

Can motivate pupils to participate in language-learning activities.

Uses assessment and feedback to support progress.

The Environment

The school promotes language learning, positive relationships and consistent classroom routines. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to support curriculum development and pupil engagement.