French Teacher – Worcestershire – January 2026

Job description

The Opportunity A prestigious independent day school in Worcestershire is seeking an accomplished French Teacher to join its modern languages faculty. This is a full-time, permanent role teaching French across Key Stages 3–5 (GCSE and A-Level). You will help sustain and evolve an ambitious French curriculum and play an active part in enriching the school’s linguistic culture. What We’re Looking For The school seeks someone who: Holds a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) Has strong subject knowledge and experience teaching French, ideally to A-Level Delivers lessons with clarity, rigour, and communicative vitality Uses assessment, feedback, and differentiation to stretch all learners Is collaborative, forward-thinking and contributes to a dynamic department Experience with exchange programmes, language clubs, or immersive teaching (e.g. trips, cultural projects) is highly desirable. The School Context The school is one of the leading independent schools in the region, combining strong academic performance with breadth in co-curricular life. The languages faculty has a proud reputation, with French being a core subject in the school’s language offering. The department enjoys excellent facilities, modern classrooms and access to digital language tools. Students benefit from immersive and cultural experiences, including trips abroad, literature projects and exchanges. The school values global perspectives, multilingualism and encourages students to explore beyond the textbook. What’s on Offer A competitive independent-school salary package appropriate to experience Excellent professional development and progression pathways Modern teaching facilities, departmental resources, and digital support A collaborative, high-performing academic culture Opportunities to lead outreach, exchanges, or language enrichment initiatives The Role in More Detail You will design and deliver French lessons across all age groups, emphasising spoken confidence, cultural awareness, grammar, and text study. You will prepare students for public examinations and support progression into further studies. You will contribute to departmental planning, resource development, and co-curriculum language initiatives. Additionally, there will be scope to run language clubs, coordinate exchange visits or cultural immersion trips, develop cross-curricular language projects, and forge external partnerships to enrich student experience. How to Apply If you are a dedicated and creative French Teacher with ambition to contribute meaningfully to a distinguished independent school, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please submit your CV. Early applications are welcomed, and interviews may be arranged ahead of closing date.