French Teacher Vacancy - Grammar School In Portsmouth

Marchant Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth grammar school is seeking an enthusiastic French Teacher to join its ambitious Modern Foreign Languages department. You will teach engaging French lessons across the relevant age and ability ranges and inspire pupils to develop confidence and fluency in the language.

The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm for languages and a commitment to high academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and challenging French lessons across the relevant age and ability ranges.
• Inspire pupils through the study of French language, literature, culture and contemporary society.
• Develop pupils' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing French.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that challenge and support pupils appropriately.
• Use a range of teaching approaches to accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Assess pupils' work effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Track pupil progress and use assessment information to inform future teaching.
• Prepare pupils effectively for GCSE and A Level examinations, where appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning.
• Promote cultural understanding and an appreciation of the French-speaking world.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, language clubs, trips and wider co-curricular opportunities.

Job description

French Teacher | Grammar School | Portsmouth, Hampshire | January 2027

Full-Time | Permanent

An academically ambitious grammar school in Portsmouth is seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable French Teacher to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about French and language learning and who wants to work in a school where academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and the individual development of pupils are genuinely valued.

The successful candidate will be an engaging and knowledgeable classroom practitioner who can inspire pupils to develop confidence and fluency in French. They will bring enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for languages to every lesson.

What Makes This Role Different?

The school offers a supportive and academically ambitious environment where teachers are encouraged to develop their practice and make a meaningful contribution to the wider life of the school.

As a French Teacher, you will have the opportunity to:

• Teach engaging and challenging French lessons across the relevant age and ability ranges.
• Inspire pupils through the study of French language, literature, culture and contemporary society.
• Develop pupils' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing French.
• Encourage pupils to communicate confidently and develop a genuine enthusiasm for language learning.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that challenge and support pupils appropriately.
• Use a range of teaching approaches to accommodate different learning needs and abilities.
• Assess pupils' work effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Track pupil progress and use assessment information to inform future teaching.
• Prepare pupils effectively for GCSE and A Level examinations, where appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning.
• Promote cultural understanding and an appreciation of the French-speaking world.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, language clubs, trips and wider co-curricular opportunities.

The Teacher We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine excellent subject knowledge with the ability to build positive, purposeful relationships with pupils.

You may be an experienced French Teacher looking for a new challenge, or an ambitious teacher keen to develop your career within a high-performing grammar school.

Passionate About French

You will have a genuine enthusiasm for the French language and Francophone culture, with the ability to share that enthusiasm and inspire pupils.

An Inspiring Classroom Practitioner

You will create lessons that are purposeful, engaging and appropriately challenging, helping pupils to develop strong linguistic skills and achieve their potential.

Academically Ambitious

You will have high expectations and be committed to helping pupils achieve excellent academic outcomes while developing confidence and independence.

Supportive and Approachable

You will understand the importance of knowing your pupils well and creating a classroom environment where they feel confident to participate, make progress and succeed.

Collaborative

You will work positively with colleagues, contribute to departmental planning and support the wider aims of the school.

Committed to Professional Development

You will be open to new ideas and keen to continue developing your teaching practice and subject expertise.

Beyond the Classroom

Life at a grammar school extends well beyond academic lessons.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to become involved in the wider school community and may have opportunities to contribute to:

• French and language clubs
• Conversation and debating activities
• Cultural and international events
• French film, literature and enrichment programmes
• Language competitions
• Educational visits and trips
• Exchange programmes and international opportunities
• Academic enrichment programmes
• Pastoral activities
• House events and wider school initiatives

The school values teachers who are willing to share their interests and expertise and contribute to a broad and enriching education.

What the School Offers

The successful French Teacher will join a professional and supportive teaching community within a highly regarded grammar school in Portsmouth.

The school offers:

• A positive and respectful working environment.
• Highly motivated pupils with a strong appetite for learning.
• Supportive colleagues and an experienced leadership team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A broad and academically challenging curriculum.
• A strong Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Opportunities to develop innovative and creative approaches to language teaching.
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• A culture that values academic achievement, personal development and intellectual curiosity.

Safeguarding and Professional Standards

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects every member of staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding, professional conduct and child protection policies at all times.

If you are an enthusiastic French Teacher who wants to work with highly motivated pupils in an academically ambitious grammar-school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career.