French Teacher - Kettering Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Start Date: February 2026 or April 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply or Permanent Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience Are you a passionate French Teacher who enjoys inspiring students to develop confidence in languages and a curiosity for French culture? Would you like to work in a Kettering secondary school where Modern Foreign Languages are valued, supported, and taught with creativity and purpose? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Kettering that is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated French Teacher to join their MFL department from February or April 2026. This full-time role is available as a long-term supply position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. What You'll Be Doing: Teaching French across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5/A-Level opportunities may be available) Planning and delivering engaging lessons that develop vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and cultural understanding Supporting students of all abilities through differentiated teaching and effective feedback Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident using spoken and written French Working collaboratively with the wider MFL department on curriculum planning, assessment, and enrichment activities What We're Looking For: A qualified French Teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum and GCSE specifications (A-Level desirable but not essential) Confident classroom management with high expectations for behaviour and progress A genuine passion for languages and Francophone culture Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), with full support provided What's On Offer: A full-time French teaching role in Kettering starting February or April 2026 A supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong MFL department Competitive daily rates or salary, depending on experience Free access to The National College, with over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses Ongoing, personalised support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant A clear pathway to permanent employment, subject to performance and school requirements If you're ready to bring French to life in the classroom and inspire the next generation of linguists, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for French teaching roles in Kettering starting February or April 2026, or contact Tradewind Recruitment to explore your next step in education.