Teacher of French

Mercia School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled French subject specialist to enhance their curriculum and deliver exceptional lessons. The school prioritizes continuous improvement and supports its teachers with a strong commitment to reducing workloads. This role is central to maintaining the school's esteemed reputation for educational excellence and fostering student achievement.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in teaching French
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to deliver exceptional lessons

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the French curriculum.
• Deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning.
• Engage in all aspects of school life.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented French subject specialist. You will join a school with an incredible culture where you can contribute to the development of the French curriculum. You will be committed to continuous improvement, striving to be the best teacher you can be. As such, you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress and attainment for every pupil. Furthermore, all teachers contribute to the pupil elective and enrichment programme and are expected to engage in all aspects of school life.

Mercia School (11–18) opened in 2018 in a brand-new building. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the school and are determined that all pupils, irrespective of background will thrive and achieve well. The school has secured a strong reputation for educational excellence and during the last three years, has been the most over-subscribed school in the city. Mercia School has a strong commitment to reduce workload for teachers. Within the longer day and ten training days, staff have dedicated time to complete all essential tasks and professional development. Everything is designed to ensure teachers have the time and energy to teach, and leave school at the end of the day without further work to undertake. In February 2023, Ofsted inspected the school and graded all aspects of provision, and its overall effectiveness, to be 'Outstanding'. Mercia School published exceptional GCSE results in the summer of 2023, achieving the highest Progress 8 score for disadvantaged pupils, this high-level of performance was repeated in 2024. In September 2023, Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form opened. As the school continues to grow, it is crucial that we sustain our culture and effectiveness, and this role is central to our continued success.

Mercia Learning Trust

• Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield.
• Established in 2012, with one secondary school, the trust serves over 5000 pupils and 650 staff.
• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
• We are kind – showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity – doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence – overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.