Teacher of French

Location: Barking

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Community Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ co-educational community school in the vibrant East London borough of Barking is seeking an articulate, culturally passionate, and dynamic Teacher of French to join their flourishing Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious language educator, whether an experienced teacher looking to join a high-achieving community school or a talented Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate linguistic fluency, global perspective, and Francophone cultural appreciation across an enthusiastic student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of French, you will inspire a genuine love for modern languages by delivering immersive, communicative, and contemporary French lessons. Teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level French), you will utilize modern digital media, target-language immersion techniques, and authentic cultural resources to build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship community secondary school celebrated for its warm inclusive ethos, high academic ambition, and exceptional pupil progress

• Culture: A collaborative, supportive staff body backed by native-speaking language assistants, interactive digital resources, and an approachable leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-impact French lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that develop spontaneous spoken fluency, grammatical precision, and expansive vocabulary.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations, using data-driven tracking and targeted feedback to ensure high achievement.

• Infuse Francophone cinema, literature, music, and contemporary global culture into daily classroom teaching to enrich language learning.

• Assess, track, and monitor pupil progress, implementing tailored interventions to stretch high attainers while supporting developing linguists.

• Lead or contribute to MFL enrichment initiatives, such as French debate clubs, European pen-pal networks, cultural immersion days, and international educational visits.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in French, Modern Foreign Languages, or French Translation/Literature.

• Native or near-native fluency in French, paired with excellent written and spoken English.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding French teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national MFL specifications and exam board criteria (e.g., AQA, Edexcel).

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong interpersonal skills, and an energetic, engaging approach to teaching modern foreign languages.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage MFL coordination or international partnership leadership.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring programmes, and clear pathways for rapid career advancement in an Outstanding community school.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring French specialist ready to make a lasting impact in a thriving Barking community school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.