French Teacher | Grammar School | Leeds

Position: French Teacher
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

French Teaching Role in a Grammar School

A high-achieving grammar school in Leeds is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic French Teacher to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is a full-time role within an academically ambitious and supportive school that values languages, cultural awareness, and exceptional teaching.

French is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop fluency, confidence, and cultural understanding through a broad and engaging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach French across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that inspire confidence and linguistic curiosity.

Students will develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while studying grammar, translation, literature, and cultural themes linked to the French-speaking world.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations, supporting students in achieving excellent academic outcomes and progression to higher education.

You may also have the opportunity to contribute to wider MFL enrichment opportunities, including language clubs, cultural visits, exchange programmes, and international learning experiences.

You will work collaboratively within a successful MFL department committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach French across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging speaking, listening, reading, and writing lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level French examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support language enrichment and cultural opportunities

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and achievement

The School Environment

This grammar school in Leeds provides a highly academic and aspirational environment where students are motivated, curious, and eager to succeed.

The MFL department benefits from collaborative planning, excellent resources, strong leadership, and a culture focused on academic excellence, cultural appreciation, and student success.

Leadership values innovation, subject expertise, and professional development while maintaining exceptionally high standards.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching French at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in French

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level French

• Ability to teach an additional language

• Experience working in a grammar or high-achieving school setting

• Ability to contribute to language enrichment opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this French Teacher role in a grammar school in Leeds starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.