Job Description
Are you looking for a role where your creativity in the classroom is truly celebrated?
Do you want to work in an environment that is rapidly improving and high-achieving?
Are you ready to hit the ground running in a full-time role that starts immediately?
About the Role
This is a full-time, long-term position for a dedicated Teacher of French to join a high-performing faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to Post-16 education. This role is not just about vocabulary and grammar; it is about fostering a leadership mindset, encouraging students to become confident, articulate, and culturally aware citizens.
About the School
The school is a state-of-the-art secondary academy for 11 to 18-year-olds located in the heart of Bradford. As part of a prestigious national Multi-Academy Trust, the school carries a unique specialism in Leadership. Recently graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, the academy is known for its Pledge of Excellence and its focus on three key points: educational excellence, character development, and service to communities.
Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
* Excellent command of both written and spoken French (near-native proficiency).
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
Skills
* Differentiated Instruction: Ability to scaffold learning for lower-ability students while challenging high-achievers.
* Classroom Management: Techniques to maintain a purposeful, professional, and positive learning atmosphere.
* Digital Literacy: Proficiency in using interactive technologies and language software to enhance learning.
* Dialogical Feedback: Skill in providing meaningful, actionable feedback that drives student progress.
* Curriculum Design: Creativity in adapting schemes of work to make French relevant to students' lives.
* Team Collaboration: A natural ability to work within a faculty to share best practices and resources.
Responsibilities
* Lesson Delivery: Plan and deliver well-structured, inspiring French lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
* Assessment: Regularly assess student work and maintain accurate records of progress and achievement.
* Leadership Integration: Incorporate the school's leadership specialism into the MFL curriculum.
* Environment: Create a stimulating and organised classroom environment that celebrates student success.
* Reporting: Provide high-quality reports and feedback to parents, students, and senior leadership.
* Extracurricular Support: Contribute to the wider school life, including language clubs or cultural trips.
* Professional Development: Participate in the "Star Talent Academy" hub and attend regular INSET sessions.
* Behaviour Management: Uphold the school's behaviour policy with a positive and proactive approach.
* Pastoral Care: Act as a form tutor, supporting the social and emotional well-being of a group of students.
* Departmental Contribution: Attend faculty meetings and contribute to the development of MFL resources.
What We Offer:
* A supportive, collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a French Teacher. For more information, please contact or call to speak to the secondary team.