French Teacher

Austin Fraser; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000

Job description

A school that is excellent in every aspect, are looking to appoint a French Teacher to commence either a part time or full time (to your choice), maternity contract role in April 2025.

Position: French Teacher

Contract: Part time or Full time (0.8 contract preferred), Maternity contract

Salary: £36,745 - £50,935 per year

School Information:

The School is an exceptionally successful comprehensive for students aged 11 to 18. Their mission statement, 'Excellent Education for All' and their five key Values underpin everything that they do to ensure all their students leave us confident, ambitious and determined to be the very best they can be.

Academic excellence, inclusivity and strong pastoral care is what they are renowned for. They create a safe and nurturing space and work in partnership with a range of organisations and companies to build students' confidence, broaden their experiences and develop their curious minds. It is for this reason they want to appoint a well qualified and passionate French Teacher.

School Vision Statements:

1. Empower: To create an environment that empowers every member of our diverse school community to thrive.
2. Prepare: To foster progression, adaptability, resilience, creativity and empathy in our young women preparing them with the skills and qualities to succeed and have choices in their adult life.
3. First Choice: To be a first choice school for young women.
4. Broad & Aspirational: To provide a broad, relevant and aspirational education.
5. Passion for Learning: To create a positive learning environment that inspires a passion for learning so that every student progresses and thrives.

The School is therefore committed to working collaboratively with parents, carers and the local community to support our young people during their formative years. By providing an environment where differences are celebrated and respected, they aim to enable students to develop a strong sense of identity and individual purpose.

Requirements:

Applications are welcome from a French Teacher at any stage in their career including ECT's as the school has a reputation for providing outstanding support and professional development training. French Teachers and overseas trained French Teachers will be considered for this position, but applicants should have UK QTS or an overseas formal secondary school teaching qualification recognised in the UK. Ideally you will have experience of working in a London Secondary School and can demonstrate a track record of delivering outstanding results.

The Role:

French Teacher required who would enjoy working with highly motivated, intellectually curious students at Key Stage 3 & 4 with a possibility of Key Stage 5 offering.

The French Department has both experienced and newly-qualified members of staff. All are able to offer the support required for any teacher, including a newly-qualified teacher, who is eager to contribute and make a difference to students that are conscientious and enthusiastic. They are supported by a fantastic team of technicians who are diligent in their preparation, organisation and involvement in aspects of teaching and learning. The French provision is very successful and the students are given expert guidance and tuition in order to achieve the highest results possible.

The French Department, as a whole, works as a close-knit group, sharing resources and strategies across the year groups taught at the school.

Strong exam results were recorded in 2024, with 75% of students receiving grades 9 - 5% in all GCSEs and 83% of all students obtaining A* - C at A Level.

As a member of staff you will experience a collaborative professional community, with quality development opportunities to inspire our students. Staff well being is of high importance and staff will be trusted and valued. They constantly push so that the School is a great place where everyone works together on a daily basis to be their best.

In return, the school can offer the successful French Teacher the following:

1. A highly regarded progression pathway with middle and emergent leadership programme;
2. A broad and wide ranging staff development programme, delivered by outstanding experts;
3. Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning;
4. A friendly and diverse student and staff community;
5. Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.