French Teacher
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/Part-time (Temporary to Permanent)
Salary: £29,344 - £44,919 (MPS/UPS)
A "Good" secondary school in Luton is seeking a passionate French Teacher to join its team from September. This is an opportunity to inspire a love of languages and cultural understanding in students while contributing to a department that values creativity, strong teaching practice, and continuous improvement.
The school has a clear focus on raising attainment and fostering a culture where both staff and students are supported to succeed. You'll be joining a collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed and professional development is actively encouraged.
- Deliver engaging French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience welcomed).
- Develop students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing French.
- Promote an appreciation of French language and culture through interactive and engaging learning experiences.
- Plan purposeful and well-structured lessons that stretch and support all learners.
- Track and assess student progress, using data to inform teaching and raise achievement.
- Create a positive and focused classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the wider work of the Modern Foreign Languages department.
- Support enrichment opportunities such as language clubs, cultural events, exchange programmes, or educational trips.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching French in a secondary setting.
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for language learning.
- The ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
- Confident classroom management and clear communication skills.
- A reflective practitioner with a commitment to ongoing development.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff culture.
- Opportunities for progression and professional growth.
- A school focused on improving outcomes and student engagement.
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in students' ac
