French Teacher in a Prestigious Birmingham Independent School – January 2026
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
A distinguished independent day school in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic and committed French Teacher to join its modern languages department from January 2026. This full-time permanent position offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 to 5 (GCSE and A-Level) in a setting that values linguistic excellence cultural breadth and innovation in pedagogy.
Key Details
- Position: Teacher of French
- Contract: Full-time permanent
- Start Date: January 2026
- Key Stages: 35
- Suitable for: Experienced teachers or high-potential early career candidates
The Department & Facilities
The MFL department is highly regarded known for its engaging curriculum and emphasis on communicative competence. You will join a team that designs immersive student-centered learning the school youll find:
- Dedicated language classrooms fitted with high-end audio-visual and interactive technologies
- Access to language learning platforms authentic media and virtual exchange links
- A strong culture of cultural immersion including trips abroad literature projects and language weeks
- Collaborative planning time shared departmental resources and regular peer observation
What Youll Be Doing
Youll design and deliver inspiring lessons that develop students competence in speaking listening reading writing and cultural understanding. Your teaching will help learners gain confidence fluency and genuine enthusiasm for French.
In addition you will:
- Support GCSE and A-Level cohorts through targeted interventions
- Contribute to curriculum refinement resource development and whole-department initiatives
- Lead or enhance extracurricular activities such as conversation clubs theatre or film nights
- Engage with cross-curricular links (e.g. geography history) to enrich language learning
About You
Youll bring:
- QTS PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
- A strong foundation in French (and ideally familiarity with Spanish or another language)
- A proactive student-centered approach and passion for language learning
- Confidence to teach high-ability students and challenge them intellectually
- A collaborative reflective stance and dedication to professional growth
About the School
This 1118 independent school is renowned for combining academic excellence with a rich co-curricular life. Students are ambitious articulate and motivated by a school culture that encourages exploration innovation and high expectations.
The campus includes modern teaching blocks theatre & arts spaces language suites and well-appointed common areas. Teachers enjoy small class sizes strong professional support and a leadership team that values teacher autonomy and wellbeing.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive independent-school salary and benefits
- Excellent professional development including leadership pathways
- Access to superb facilities technology and departmental support
- A welcoming intellectually stimulating and supportive staff culture
- The opportunity to play a key part in shaping a thriving languages programme
Ready to Join
If youre an ambitious and inspiring French Teacher ready to lead innovate and ignite students passion for language wed love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.
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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