Teacher of French – Independent Girls School, Solihull
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A highly respected independent girls day school in Solihull is seeking an enthusiastic and academically strong Teacher of French to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an excellent opportunity to teach French in a school that places great value on languages cultural understanding and confident communication.
The school is known for its strong academic outcomes nurturing pastoral care and emphasis on developing articulate independent young women. Languages are a core strength of the curriculum with excellent uptake and outcomes at GCSE and A-Level.
The Role
You will teach French across Key Stages 35 delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that develop pupils confidence in speaking listening reading and writing. The curriculum places strong emphasis on authentic language use cultural exploration and high-level exam preparation.
Teaching focuses on:
Confident use of the target language in lessons
Developing fluency accuracy and extended responses
Exploring French culture literature and current affairs
Preparing pupils for success at GCSE A-Level and beyond
Teachers are encouraged to bring creativity and academic rigour to their lessons within a supportive departmental framework.
The MFL Department
The Modern Foreign Languages department is well established collaborative and highly successful. Staff are subject specialists who share resources ideas and best practice creating a strong professional culture.
Enrichment is a valued part of the departments work and may include:
Language clubs and cultural events
Educational visits and exchange opportunities
Support for competitions and university applications
Class sizes are small allowing for personalised support and high-quality feedback.
The School
The school offers a calm purposeful and academically ambitious environment. Pupils are motivated articulate and eager to learn and behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between staff and students are positive and respectful.
The campus combines traditional architecture with modern teaching spaces providing excellent facilities for both teaching and learning. Leadership is supportive and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development.
Who the School Is Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification
Have strong subject knowledge in French
Be confident teaching GCSE and A-Level
Be passionate about language learning and culture
Enjoy working in a high-achieving academic environment
Whats On Offer
Competitive independent school salary and benefits
Small class sizes and exceptional student behaviour
Supportive leadership and professional autonomy
Excellent CPD and enrichment opportunities
Free lunch and on-site parking
This is an outstanding opportunity for a French Teacher seeking a role in a prestigious independent school where academic excellence confidence and cultural curiosity are genuinely valued.
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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