Teacher of French – Secondary School – Stockport

A popular and well-regarded 1118 secondary school in Stockport is seeking a committed and engaging Teacher of French to join its established Modern Foreign Languages department. The school enjoys strong parental support steady GCSE outcomes and a reputation for calm classrooms and consistent leadership.

Languages are valued within the curriculum with healthy uptake at GCSE and a focus on developing confident communicators who understand the cultural context of the language they study. The department has recently refined its curriculum to ensure progression in grammar vocabulary and fluency from Year 7 onwards.

The Role
You will teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering structured and engaging lessons that balance grammatical accuracy with communicative confidence. Students are accustomed to clear routines retrieval practice and purposeful speaking tasks that build fluency over time.

The department uses carefully sequenced schemes of work and shared assessment materials ensuring consistency while allowing teachers space to bring creativity into the classroom. Cultural enrichment is encouraged including language-themed events and curriculum-linked projects.

Department & Teaching Environment
The MFL team works collaboratively meeting regularly to refine resources and moderate assessments. Classrooms are equipped with interactive displays and digital language platforms to support listening and pronunciation practice.

Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied across the school allowing teachers to focus on high-quality instruction. Students are polite and responsive contributing to a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere.

The School Context
Situated in a well-connected part of Stockport the school serves a diverse intake and is known for its structured pastoral systems and visible senior leadership. Staff retention is strong and professional development is both subject-specific and whole-school focused.

Recent investment in teaching spaces has improved classroom facilities and the school continues to prioritise manageable workload and collaborative planning.

Candidate Profile
Qualified teacher of French
Strong subject knowledge and confident classroom delivery
Commitment to inclusive teaching and high expectations
Enthusiasm for contributing to enrichment or cultural events

Why Join This School
You will join a stable and supportive MFL department within an oversubscribed Stockport secondary that values structure collaboration and professional growth.

Please submit your CV to express your interest in this role.