Teacher of French

Whalley Range 11-18 High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary education institution in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of French to join its Modern Languages team on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, inspiring students to develop their linguistic skills. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess excellent subject knowledge in French. This role offers a supportive and collaborative environment, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture

High expectations for all learners and staff

Focus on wellbeing and professional development

Leadership development pathways

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Excellent subject knowledge in French.
• Experience or willingness to teach Key Stage 3 Spanish is desirable.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Commitment to promoting positive behaviour and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality French lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Inspire students to develop their linguistic skills and cultural understanding.
• Plan lessons that challenge and motivate learners.
• Foster independence and confidence among students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Subject knowledge in French

Strong communication skills

Good ICT competence

Ability to cater for diverse learning needs

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About Us

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form is a thriving secondary school located in East Didsbury, Manchester. We serve a diverse student body aged 11 to 18 and offer a comprehensive learning environment built around the core values of Community, Creativity and Achievement. As part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, we provide inspiring education that enables every student to thrive academically, socially and personally.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of French to join our Modern Languages team on a maternity cover basis. You will deliver engaging, high‑quality French lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, inspiring students to develop their linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Experience or willingness to teach Key Stage 3 Spanish is highly desirable. In a supportive and collaborative faculty you will plan and deliver lessons that challenge and motivate learners of all abilities, while fostering independence and confidence.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have excellent subject knowledge in French, with a strong understanding of effective language teaching strategies. Experience or willingness to teach Key Stage 3 Spanish is an advantage. You should be able to plan and deliver lessons that cater for diverse learning needs, use assessment to drive progress and employ strategies that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Strong communication skills, good ICT competence and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential. Above all, we seek someone who is passionate about languages, committed to high‑quality teaching, and eager to inspire students to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust‑wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

Employment Conditions

All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.