Teacher of MFL - Principal Language French

Independent Association of Prep Schools; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages specializing in French at a prestigious school in Cambridgeshire. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and supportive department dedicated to fostering a passion for languages and cultural understanding among students. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and best practices, the successful candidate will contribute to an environment that values both academic excellence and personal growth. The school is renowned for its high public exam results and commitment to staff well-being, making it an ideal place for professional development and work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking institution that encourages innovation and tradition in language education.

Qualifications

• High-achieving graduate with a passion for MFL and cultural understanding.
• Experience teaching French and additional languages to Key Stage 3/GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a vision that fosters interest in language and culture.
• Collaborate with MFL team to enhance the school's profile.

Skills

French Language Proficiency

Teaching Experience

Spanish Language Proficiency

Mandarin Language Proficiency

Education

Graduate Degree in Education or Languages

Job description

Teacher of MFL - Principal Language French

Cambridgeshire

The Perse School

Full-time

Summary

An exciting opportunity at The Perse School has arisen for a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages with French as the Principal Language, starting in September 2025. We seek a high-achieving graduate to join a supportive, energetic, and collegiate department.

Details

The Perse Modern Foreign Languages department includes teachers across four main curriculum languages (French, Spanish, German, Mandarin) and two extracurricular languages (Italian and Japanese). Our goal is to ensure students reach their potential, developing skills, cultural understanding, and passion to excel internationally as global citizens.

Being part of the MFL team involves contributing to a vision that fosters an intrinsic interest in language and culture, emphasizing the purpose, benefits, and enjoyment of language learning. There are opportunities for collaboration and sharing best practices across languages, enhancing the school's respected MFL profile.

Experience teaching an additional language(s) to at least Key Stage 3 and/or GCSE level is highly advantageous, especially in Spanish and/or Mandarin Chinese.

Our students' public exam results place The Perse among the top 20 schools nationally, with over 50 pupils typically receiving Oxbridge offers annually. We value a balanced approach to teaching and learning, combining tradition with innovation, industry with enjoyment, and academic with personal growth. All staff and students are expected to demonstrate excellence and contribute to the school's academic, pastoral, and extracurricular life.

We offer a supportive environment that values staff well-being, balancing professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunities, and work-life balance.

Further details and application instructions are available on our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: 8th May 2025 at 9:00 am; applications will be considered as received. The school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th May.

The school supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sectors of society.

Safer Recruitment: The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including references, DBS checks, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK. All work at the school constitutes regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The school is dedicated to acting in the best interests of children and ensuring all staff share this commitment. Interviews will assess candidates' suitability to work with children.