Head of French

The British School Manila; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality leased accommodation

School placements for up to 2 children

Annual return flight allowance

Generous baggage allowances

Settling-in allowance

Group medical and dental cover for-tea

Professional development support

Job summary

The British School Manila is seeking an experienced Head of French to join our team starting in August 2027. The Head of French will lead the French department within a British international school in the Philippines.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging French language instruction across ages, leading curriculum development, and supporting colleagues. Experience as an examiner is desirable; strong commitment to student well‑being and global citizenship is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in French or a related field with a recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching French within a British or international curriculum (IGCSE/GCSE/A Level/IB or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge to deliver engaging French instruction across ages and abilities.
• Experience in curriculum development, planning, assessment and monitoring progress.
• Experience in middle leadership or departmental leadership to develop staff.
• Ideally experience as an IGCSE/GCSE/IB French examiner.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality French instruction across age groups and ability levels.
• Lead and support departmental planning, assessment and progression for students.
• Develop colleagues and contribute to school leadership activities.
• Engage in collaborative planning and share best practice with peers.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and extra‑curricular activities.

Skills

Leadership

French teaching

Curriculum development

QTS or equivalent

British/international curriculum

Education

Degree in French or related field with teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

The British School Manila is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of French to join our team starting in August 2027.

Head of French

Location: Philippines

Contract type: Full-Time

Contract term: Fixed-Term

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A relevant degree in French or a related field, together with a recognised teaching qualification, including QTS or an equivalent.

• Proven experience teaching French within a British or international curriculum, preferably at IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, IBDP or equivalent level.

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, challenging and effective French language instruction across different age groups and ability levels.

• Experience in curriculum development, departmental planning, assessment and monitoring student progress.

• Experience in a middle leadership or departmental leadership role, with the ability to lead, support and develop colleagues.

• Experience as an IGCSE, GCSE or IB French examiner would be desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following professional attributes:

• Have high expectations of self, colleagues and all learners.

• Promote the value of a holistic education that inspires students to become lifelong learners and positive global citizens.

• Commit to supporting students' well-being inside and outside the classroom.

• Demonstrate an ability to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

• Invest in their own professional development and that of others.

• Actively engage in collaborative planning and share best practice with colleagues.

• Be committed to achieving our whole school goals.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including our extra-curricular programme.

BSM offers a generous salary to newly appointed teaching staff, inclusive of superannuation, on an incremental salary scale with annual increases.

The following benefits are offered:

• High-quality leased accommodation

• School placements for up to 2 children are subsidised at 90% per child

• Annual return flight allowance for teacher and dependents

• Generous baggage allowances

• Settling-in allowance

• Group medical and dental cover for teacher and dependents

• Generous professional development support

BSM follows Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in line with UK standards; all successful candidates will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, and a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken upon appointment.

Please refer to The British School Manila's website for more information about the school.

Closing date for applications: noon GMT on 27 November 2026.

We reserve the right to make an appointment in advance of the closing date.

The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school that welcomes 970+ students aged 3-18, representing 50+ nationalities.

BSM has a clearly articulated vision and mission which underpins all that we do. We aim to develop students as positive global citizens who are equipped with skills, understanding and values to be able and willing to contribute to our world. We achieve this through collaboration between our families, the school and our students.

We are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools.