French Teacher (ECT Welcome) – Northamptonshire – January 2026
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Job Location:
Northamptonshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity
A vibrant and forward-thinking 1118 academy in the Towcester area is looking for a committed French Teacher to join its modern languages department from January 2026. This full-time permanent post has been designed with Early Career Teachers in mind offering structured support collaboration and scope to grow. Youll teach French across Key Stages 35 (GCSE and potentially A-Level) and help inspire linguistic confidence and cultural curiosity in students.
What Were Looking For
Wed love to hear from someone who:
- Holds QTS PGCE or is completing training this academic year
- Has subject knowledge in French and confidence in language teaching
- Is ready to deliver lessons that combine rigour communicative approaches and creativity
- Uses assessment and feedback to scaffold progress and build student confidence
- Is collaborative reflective and motivated to contribute to the life of the department
Experience leading language clubs exchange programmes or cultural events would be a bonus but enthusiasm adaptability and drive are most important.
About the School
This co-educational 1118 academy has about 1350 students and is part of a local multi-academy trust. The modern languages faculty is well-resourced with classrooms located on a dedicated floor and access to language labs and digital tools. French is a popular subject at GCSE and the department regularly organises cultural literary and exchange events to enrich student learning.
Staff at the school often comment on the collaborative ethos strong pastoral culture and leadership that values staff voice and wellbeing. New teachers are supported through mentoring peer observation and professional networks.
Whats on Offer
- A structured induction and mentor programme tailored for ECTs
- Salary on the MPS scale with clear progression routes
- Strong CPD opportunities coaching and subject development support
- Access to modern classroom resources language labs and digital tools
- A supportive working environment where innovation is encouraged
The Role in More Detail
You will plan and deliver French lessons across all age groups promoting linguistic confidence cultural understanding and independent communication skills. Youll design learning that balances vocabulary grammar spoken and written practice and scaffolded challenge.
Youll contribute to the design of schemes of work assessment materials and enrichment opportunities such as language clubs film nights trips abroad or virtual exchanges. You may also lead or collaborate on cross-curricular projects (for example with geography history or arts) to bring language learning alive.
How to Apply
If youre an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to develop your practice in a welcoming and ambitious school wed be thrilled to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held on a rolling basis.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Preschool Experience
- Library Services
- Personal Injury Law
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Writing Skills
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