Supply French Teacher

Connex Education; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is partnering with a supportive secondary school in Burton upon Trent to recruit a part-time French Teacher. Starting in January, this long-term position requires teaching across KS3 and KS4, full classroom responsibilities, and may involve planning and marking. The successful candidate will need QTS or a relevant qualification and experience in teaching French. Strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver engaging lessons are essential. Competitive weekly rate and training opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive weekly rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching French at secondary level.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver French lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support pupil progress.
• Plan and mark lessons as required.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Behaviour management skills

Knowledge of KS3 and KS4 curriculum

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant UK teaching qualification

Job description

French Teacher

Burton upon Trent (DE13)

£280 – £460 per week depending on experience

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is working in partnership with a welcoming Secondary School in the Burton upon Trent (DE13) area, who are recruiting for a part‑time French Teacher from January. This role is for 2 days per week and is a long‑term supply position.

The role will involve delivering French lessons across KS3 and KS4. Full classroom responsibilities are expected during teaching days, including lesson delivery, behaviour management, and supporting pupils’ progress. Planning and marking may be required, depending on the school’s timetable and needs.

About the school

The school is a supportive secondary setting with a strong commitment to language learning and cultural awareness. The Modern Foreign Languages department is well‑organised, with clear schemes of work and supportive staff in place. They are seeking a confident and reliable teacher who can deliver engaging French lessons and build positive relationships with pupils.

Assignment Details

• Part‑time role (2 days per week)
• January start
• Long‑term supply position
• Teaching French at KS3 and KS4
• Planning and marking may be required

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive weekly rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit with over 19 specialist training courses
• Funded qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant UK teaching qualification
• Experience teaching French at secondary level
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 MFL curriculum
• Ability to deliver engaging and accessible language lessons
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.