Teacher of French

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on leisure, food and hobbies

Health Shield Cash Plan

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work

Staff gym access

Job summary

Oasis Academy Sholing in Southampton is seeking a passionate Teacher of MFL to deliver French to Key Stage 3 and 4. You will join a supportive department and contribute to developing the MFL curriculum while using a range of teaching strategies for engaging lessons.

The role suits an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner and offers internal and external training, including NPQ programmes, plus the Oasis benefits package and a strong focus on wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Teach French to KS3 and KS4 to a high standard.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate students.
• Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and share best practice.
• Embrace digital learning with iPad-led instruction.
• Support the wider life of the school and uphold Oasis ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach French to KS3/KS4 to a high standard.
• Develop and contribute to the MFL curriculum.
• Promote engaging lessons and digital learning approaches.
• Support school activities beyond classroom teaching.

Skills

MFL teaching

French

Digital learning

Curriculum development

Tools

iPad

Laptop

Job description

Suitable for ECTs

An exciting opportunity to join the MFL team at Oasis Academy Sholing

Oasis Academy Sholing is a dynamic and rapidly improving school, committed to high standards and forward-thinking practice. We foster a culture of excellence, where both staff and students are supported to thrive.

Our academy is "A kind place to learn" – Ofsted, 2025

"Staff follow clear routines, which help students meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are typically calm, and teachers can teach without disruption." – Ofsted, 2025

We are looking for a passionate and committed Teacher of MFL, with the ability to teach French across Key Stage 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher, or a more experienced practitioner.

You will join a supportive, experienced department and contribute to a growing subject area that we are passionate about further developing across the Academy. We aim to increase the number of students studying languages at Key Stage 4 by delivering an engaging curriculum and offering meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive environment with colleagues who care
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally, including NPQML, NPQSL, and NPQH programmes
• Integrated IT provision with your own laptop and iPad
• The exciting Oasis benefits package for discounts on leisure, food, and holidays
• Health Shield Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, dental cover, and emotional wellbeing support
• Defined benefit Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free use of our dedicated staff gym

We are looking for someone who can:

• Teach French to a high standard at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate students
• Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and share best practice
• Embrace the use of digital learning, including iPad-led instruction
• Actively support the wider life of the school and uphold the Oasis ethos

For an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Lisa Travers, Head of Department, via the contract details on our website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.

Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: 10th November 2026