French & German Teacher - Phenomenal School - Luton...

A well-regarded 11–18 comprehensive school in Luton is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of French & German to join its established languages faculty. The school has a strong academic profile and a reputation for steady improvement, underpinned by consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership.

French & German is a popular subject choice at GCSE, with growing interest at A-Level. Students are engaged and respond well to lessons that connect global issues with local contexts — a strength of the department’s approach.

The Role

You will teach French & German across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to contribute to KS5 teaching depending on experience. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced, with a clear balance between physical and human French & German.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering well-structured French & German lessons across KS3–KS4
• Preparing students effectively for GCSE examinations
• Embedding fieldwork and case study learning into schemes of work
• Contributing to departmental planning and assessment moderation
• Supporting enrichment activities such as local field trips and French & German clubs

The department values real-world application and critical thinking, encouraging students to explore environmental, economic and social themes in depth.

The French & German Department

The Humanities faculty is stable and collaborative. French & German teachers work closely to ensure curriculum coherence, consistent assessment and shared resources.

Department strengths include:

• Strong GCSE outcomes
• Clearly sequenced curriculum and shared planning
• Structured internal moderation
• Fieldwork integrated into Key Stage 3 and GCSE provision

Students benefit from structured exam preparation alongside opportunities for discussion and debate around contemporary issues.

The School

This Luton secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied, creating calm, focused classrooms.

Leadership is approachable and supportive, with a strong emphasis on professional development. The school invests in subject-specific CPD and provides mentoring opportunities for staff at all stages of their careers.

Facilities include:

• Modern languages classrooms
• Interactive classroom technology
• Dedicated Sixth Form spaces
• A structured pastoral support system

Staff describe the culture as professional, collaborative and improvement-driven.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a degree in French & German or a related field
• Demonstrate secure subject knowledge across KS3–KS4
• Be confident in managing behaviour and maintaining high expectations
• Show enthusiasm for fieldwork and enrichment
• Contribute positively to faculty collaboration

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and strong early career teachers.

What’s On Offer

• A stable and supportive Luton secondary school
• A well-organised languages faculty
• Clear behaviour systems and strong pastoral care
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and forward-looking working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a French & German specialist looking to join a well-led and ambitious school in Luton.