French Teacher - Independent School, Birmingham

An independent school in Birmingham is seeking to appoint a dedicated French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This full-time role offers the chance to teach within an academically ambitious environment where languages are highly valued.

About the Role You will teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5, using a communicative approach that develops fluency, accuracy, and cultural awareness. The department encourages immersive teaching, with opportunities for trips and exchanges where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations

• Develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through varied activities

• Use target-language teaching to build confidence and fluency

• Track student progress and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Contribute to language enrichment events, trips, or exchange programmes

The School Environment This independent school in Birmingham offers small class sizes, excellent facilities, and a department culture that values curiosity about language and culture. Leadership prioritises staff development, with access to language-specific CPD and collaborative planning across the MFL team.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Fluency in French and confidence teaching in the target language

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

• Ability to teach a second language (e.g. Spanish or German)

• Experience organising language trips or exchanges

• Experience working in an independent school setting

How to Apply If you are interested in this French Teacher role in an independent school in Birmingham starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.