Teacher of French (KS3-KS4) Chelmsford, Essex Full-time / Permanent (ECTs welcome) MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 depending on experience) Start Date: September 2026 About Our School We are a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving a diverse local community with a strong commitment to academic achievement, personal development, and pastoral care. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we pride ourselves on creating an environment where every learner is supported to succeed. The school has a strong reputation within the local area for improving outcomes, promoting positive behaviour, and offering excellent support for both staff and students. We are proud of our modern facilities, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. The Modern Foreign Languages department is well-established, supportive, and ambitious, with a strong focus on raising attainment in French and promoting a love of languages across the school. The Role We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of French to join our MFL department. You will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), helping students develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. This is an exciting opportunity to join a department that values creativity in teaching, high expectations, and strong relationships with students. Key Responsibilities Teach French across KS3 and KS4, delivering high-quality, engaging lessons Plan schemes of work aligned with the GCSE curriculum and school priorities Track, assess, and support student progress, ensuring all learners make strong outcomes Adapt teaching to meet the needs of mixed-ability classes, including SEND and EAL students Contribute to improving GCSE attainment in French across the school Support the development of the MFL curriculum within a collaborative department Promote cultural awareness and enthusiasm for language learning Participate in school life, including parents' evenings, enrichment activities, and trips Maintain high expectations for behaviour in line with school policy The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) Has strong subject knowledge in French, ideally with the ability to inspire learners of all abilities Understands the challenges and opportunities of teaching in a diverse Essex secondary school setting Is committed to raising attainment and improving student outcomes Can build positive relationships with students and staff Is reflective, adaptable, and eager to develop professionally Has a passion for making languages accessible and enjoyable What We Offer A supportive Essex-based school community with strong pastoral systems A well-resourced MFL department with collaborative planning Clear behaviour systems that support effective teaching and learning High-quality CPD and structured ECT induction (where applicable) Opportunities for career progression within the school or trust A focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workload expectations Opportunities to contribute to extracurricular activities and educational visits