French Teacher
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time/Part-time (Temporary to Permanent)
Salary: £29,344 - £44,919 (MPS/UPS)
A "Good" secondary school in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a dedicated French Teacher to join its team from November. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire a passion for languages and cultural understanding while contributing to a department that values creativity, excellent teaching, and continuous development.
The school prioritises raising attainment and fostering a supportive culture where both staff and students thrive. You will join a collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and actively promotes professional growth.
- Deliver engaging French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with KS5 experience welcomed.
- Develop students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing French.
- Promote an appreciation of the French language and culture through interactive, engaging learning experiences.
- Plan purposeful, well-structured lessons that challenge and support all learners.
- Monitor and assess student progress, using data to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
- Create a positive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and engagement.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the broader work of the Modern Foreign Languages department.
- Support enrichment activities such as language clubs, cultural events, exchange programmes, and educational trips.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching French in a secondary school setting.
- Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for language learning.
- Ability to engage and motivate students of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Confident classroom management and effective communication skills.
- A reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff culture.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth.
- A school dedicated to improving student outcomes and engagement.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in
