A welcoming and well-led 11–18 secondary school in Stafford is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This role is ideal for an ECT looking to build strong foundations in a school that prioritises mentoring, consistency and high-quality classroom practice. The Opportunity You will teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4, following a clear, well-sequenced curriculum that focuses on vocabulary acquisition, grammatical accuracy and confident communication. Lessons are practical and structured, with regular opportunities for speaking, retrieval and cultural exploration. Shared schemes of work and assessments mean you can focus on refining delivery, questioning and feedback rather than creating resources from scratch. There is scope to grow into GCSE teaching quickly, with close guidance on exam requirements and assessment strategies. ECT Induction & Support The school has a strong reputation for developing Early Career Teachers and offers a thoughtful, well-organised induction: Reduced timetable during the ECT period A dedicated MFL subject mentor with weekly coaching Regular opportunities to observe experienced language teachers Structured CPD aligned to the ECT framework, with a practical classroom focus Support is consistent and personalised, helping you build confidence, routines and impact from the outset. The School This is a calm, inclusive secondary school with clear expectations and positive relationships. Behaviour is well managed, classrooms are purposeful, and students are receptive to learning. Leadership is visible and approachable, with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workload. The school serves a broad local community and values languages as a key part of a balanced curriculum. About You The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or be completing QTS) in French Be enthusiastic about language learning and culture Be reflective, organised and eager to develop classroom practice Value teamwork and professional support Be keen to contribute to MFL enrichment where appropriate Why This Role? Strong, supportive ECT mentoring Collaborative MFL department with shared planning Clear behaviour systems and manageable workload A positive environment to start your teaching career