French Teacher – Full‑time Secondary Position

About the role

Gildredge House is seeking an enthusiastic French Teacher to join its Communications Faculty. This full‑time, permanent position starts on 1 September 2026 and involves teaching French (and optionally Spanish) to secondary‑phase students, preparing them for GCSE examinations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging French lessons aligned with the GCSE curriculum.
• Provide Spanish instruction where applicable, supporting students who choose both languages.
• Assess student progress, give constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the Languages team to develop interdisciplinary projects and transition support for Year 6 pupils.
• Contribute to the school’s wider pastoral and extracurricular activities.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Demonstrated experience teaching French at secondary level, preferably with GCSE experience.
• Ability to teach Spanish to GCSE level is highly desirable.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset.

Required skills

• Fluency in French (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) for dual‑language teaching.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £32,916 to £51,048 per annum.
• Professional development opportunities across Key Stages 2‑5.
• Supportive, creative teaching environment with a focus on student wellbeing.
• Permanent contract with full‑time hours.