Teacher of French (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Playden seeks a part-time Teacher of French to join a motivated team. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of the subject, be an effective communicator, and possess a commitment to both academic standards and extra-curricular involvement. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ambitious newcomers. The educational institution values inclusivity and offers a supportive community committed to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Ability to teach students of all abilities in key stages 3 and 4.
• Desire and ability to convey love of the subject to students.
• Openness to innovation and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team at Rye College.
• Contribute to high academic standards.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Excellent teacher of languages

Effective communication skills

ICT skills

Commitment to extra-curricular activities

Education

Good honours degree

Qualified teacher status

Job description

• Locations Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Working Hours 19.5
• Salary From 32,916
• Salary To 51,048
• Working Pattern Part Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 19.5
Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 06 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye College, The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ

Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of French, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, to join our highly motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher of languages to students of all abilities in key stages 3 and 4.
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In Return

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances.
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.