French Teacher - Wakefield/Kirklees

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a skilled French Teacher to deliver engaging language lessons. The ideal candidate should have fluency in French and experience teaching students of various ages, both in-person and online. Flexibility in working hours and a supportive environment are offered. Competitive compensation awaits motivated educators eager to impact students' cultural development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working arrangements

Professional support

Opportunity for training

Qualifications

• Fluent/native-level proficiency in French is essential.
• Experience teaching French in schools, tutoring, or private lessons.
• Familiarity with UK curriculum and online teaching tools an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in French across various formats.
• Tailor instruction to different age groups.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Fluency in French

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Reliability and organization

Education

Degree in French or equivalent

UK-recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Wakefield & Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Job Type:Full-Time/Permanent
Salary: Pay to scale

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled French Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality language lessons to students of varying ages and abilities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, fluency in French, and the ability to make language learning enjoyable, immersive, and effective.

This position may involve working in schools, tuition centres, community hubs, online platforms, or private homes depending on student needs and your availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic and engaging lessons in French (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

• Tailor instruction to different age groups: children, teens, or adults

• Prepare lesson plans and teaching materials aligned with curriculum or learner goals

• Foster cultural awareness and appreciation of French-speaking countries

• Assess learner progress and provide regular feedback

• Encourage student participation and language use in and outside the classroom

• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment

• Comply with safeguarding and health & safety policies

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Fluent/native-level proficiency in French

• Experience teaching French (school, tutoring, or private lessons)

• Strong communication and classroom management skills

• Reliable, organised, and adaptable

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Degree in French, Modern Languages, Education, or equivalent

• UK-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, TEFL)

• Familiarity with UK curriculum (KS2–KS5, GCSE/A-Level/IB)

• Experience with adult or business French learners

• Knowledge of online teaching tools (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.)

Working Hours

• Flexible scheduling: weekday afternoons, evenings, or weekends

• Opportunity to teach in-person and/or online

• Number of hours negotiable based on your availability and student demand

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities to grow your student base or expand into new areas

• Professional support and optional training

• A respectful, diverse, and learner-focused environment

• A chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ linguistic and cultural development

How to Apply

Send your CVs to [e-mail] call on 0013 541 7185

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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