Second in Charge (2ic) of French

ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE COLLEGE; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Second in Charge of French, where you will inspire and motivate students in a supportive and high-achieving environment. This role offers the chance to develop your teaching skills in a renowned school recognized for its outstanding performance and commitment to excellence. You will be part of a dedicated team, delivering engaging lessons and fostering a love for languages among students. With excellent facilities and a focus on staff development, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact on young learners' lives.

Benefits

Private health care programme

Two staff well-being days

Loyalty service payments

Career advancement opportunities

Annual travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Free use of school gym

Free use of school swimming pool

Regular staff social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching French at GCSE and A Level.
• Passion for delivering outstanding lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality French lessons to students aged 11-18.
• Support and develop the MFL curriculum within the school.

Skills

French Language Proficiency

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in French or related field

Job description

SECOND IN CHARGE OF FRENCH

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092) + TLR 2B (£5,464)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

To Start: September 2025

Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark

We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational MFL (French Specialist) teacher to join our team of outstanding staff in this popular and high achieving curriculum area. Whilst this position requires relevant experience, applications from exceptionally strong ECTs will be considered.

In 2024, the outcomes for the department were:

- GCSE

o French (53 entries): 9-7: 49%, 9-5: 88%

o Italian (63 entries): 9-7: 42%, 9-5: 76%

o Spanish (13 entries): 9-7: 100%, 9-5: 100%

- French A Level (5 entries): A*-A: 20%, A*-B: 80%, A*-C: 100%

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students. St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in Nunhead, South East London. We are an outstanding school, 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, and our Progress 8 score places us as 10th best school in the country. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.

This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement.

With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.

Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:

Private health care programme for ALL staff.

Two staff well-being days per full academic year.

Loyalty service payments.

Excellent record of staff development with opportunities for career advancement.

Annual travel loans for season tickets.

Cycle to work scheme.

Free use of school gym.

Free use of school swimming pool.

Regular staff social events.

Excellent public transport links.

Free onsite parking.

Working at one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally recognised OUTSTANDING with extremely high levels of pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour.

Outstanding facilities.

Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil to staff ratios.

New, modern, light and airy building.

Safe and secure cycle storage.

Pastries on a Friday morning.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Ellie or Francisca at the details below to arrange.

St Thomas the Apostle College is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse background. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic descent.

How to apply

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 12 pm noon on Thursday 15th May 2025.

Interview Date: to be confirmed.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

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