French Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: October 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply or Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Are you a dedicated French teacher who wants to inspire a love for languages in the classroom?
Do you want to work in a Northampton school where modern foreign languages are valued, supported, and taught with creativity and purpose?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a number of well-regarded secondary schools in Northampton, all seeking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic French Teachers to start in October 2025. These full-time roles offer long-term supply placements with the potential for permanent contracts, depending on your preference and experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
Teaching French to students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with KS5/A-Level teaching available in some schools)
Planning and delivering lessons that build vocabulary, fluency, and cultural understanding
Supporting students of all abilities through differentiated teaching and tailored feedback
Creating a positive and engaging classroom where students feel confident using a second language
Working with the MFL team on curriculum planning, assessments, and language-based enrichment opportunities such as clubs, trips, or cultural events
What We're Looking For:
A qualified French teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent
Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum and exam specifications (GCSE essential; A-Level desirable)
A confident classroom practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills
Passionate about French language and Francophone culture, with a clear ability to motivate students
Open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - full induction support provided
What's On Offer:
A full-time teaching role in Northampton, starting in October 2025
Opportunities to work in schools that are diverse, inclusive, and committed to staff development
Competitive salary or daily rate, reflective of your skills and responsibilities
Access to The National College, with over 2,500 free CPD-accredited courses
Personalised support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant who knows the Northampton education landscape
A pathway to a permanent role, depending on performance and school needs
If you're ready to bring language learning to life in a Northampton classroom, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for full-time French teaching roles starting October 2025, or get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to discuss your next move in education.
Let us help you find a school where your passion for teaching French will thrive