Teacher of French

ISC group; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Beacon School in Sevenoaks seeks an enthusiastic and highly skilled Teacher of French to join the team from January or April 2027 on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will deliver creative and engaging French lessons, maintain high academic standards and inspire a love of languages in our pupils.

Responsibilities include preparing pupils for Common Entrance, Scholarship and Senior School entrance exams, with the capacity to offer an additional language advantageous.

Qualifications

• Deliver creative and engaging French lessons.
• Inspire a love of languages in pupils.
• Prepare pupils for Common Entrance, Scholarship and Senior School entry exams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging French lessons.
• Prepare pupils for Common Entrance, Scholarship and Senior School entrance exams.
• Inspire a love of languages among pupils.
• Support transition to higher levels as boys progress through Middle and Senior School.

Skills

French teaching

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Job description

The New Beacon School is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 2-13, with a co-educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sport and the arts.

The School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Teacher of French to join our team from January or April 2027 on a full time basis.

The successful candidate will deliver creative and engaging French lessons, have a commitment to maintaining high academic standards and the ability to inspire a love of languages in our pupils. The role will include preparing pupils for Common Entrance, Scholarship and Senior School entrance exams, ensuring that the School provides an outstanding provision in French across the age range. The capacity to offer an additional language would be advantageous.

French is introduced to boys from Reception, with an increasing focus as they progress through the School. The curriculum emphasises the four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. From the early stages, boys are encouraged to develop their pronunciation and fluency, with lessons tailored to their abilities. Listening and responding in the target language are central to the teaching approach, with support provided in English to ensure clear understanding. Written French plays a crucial role in reinforcing grammar and vocabulary, evolving from simple exercises to free expression as boys expand their vocabulary and grasp of grammatical structures.

As boys enter the Middle and Senior School, they engage with more advanced materials and enjoy regular aural sessions to build their confidence and competence. Preparation for Year 8 assessments and Senior School entry exams incorporates authentic texts and past papers. The results are a testament to the School’s high standards, with many boys excelling at Scholarship level and achieving top awards. By the time boys leave, most are well-prepared to join the highest sets for French at their next school, equipped with strong language skills and a solid foundation in modern languages.

Applications should be received by 10am on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

The New Beacon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.