Teacher of French

Location: Dagenham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Dagenham is seeking an articulate, culturally passionate, and forward-thinking Teacher of French to join their high-performing Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) faculty. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious language educator, whether an experienced teacher seeking a high-achieving environment or an energetic Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster linguistic confidence, global perspectives, and Francophone cultural appreciation across an eager student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of French, you will bring target-language learning to life using communicative, interactive, and modern teaching methodologies. Teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE French), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level French), you will utilize authentic Francophone media, digital learning platforms, and immersive speaking routines to develop students' mastery in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship co-educational secondary school celebrated for high academic progress scores, an ambitious learning culture, and strong community engagement

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

Key Responsibilities

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

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations, implementing data-driven tracking and regular feedback routines to maximize progress.

• Infuse Francophone cinema, literature, contemporary news, and music into daily classroom instruction to enrich cultural awareness and broaden horizons.

• Assess, track, and evaluate pupil progress, offering targeted intervention to stretch high attainers while supporting developing linguists.

• Lead or contribute to departmental enrichment, such as French debate clubs, European pen-pal projects, 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 Literature/Translation.

• Native or near-native fluency in French, alongside 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 examination board criteria (e.g., AQA, Edexcel).

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong interpersonal skills, and an enthusiastic approach to modern language teaching.

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 links leadership.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring French specialist ready to ignite a love for languages at an Outstanding school in Dagenham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.