Early Career Teacher of French – Secondary School – Coventry

A well-regarded 1118 secondary school in Coventry is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Career Teacher of French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. The school serves a diverse intake from across the city and has developed a strong reputation for improving GCSE outcomes consistent behaviour systems and effective mentoring for new staff.

French is a popular subject at KS4 with solid GCSE uptake and increasing interest at KS3. The department is committed to building confident communicators through structured grammar teaching regular speaking practice and culturally rich curriculum content.

The Opportunity

This role offers an excellent environment for an ECT to build confidence and refine classroom practice. The school runs a comprehensive induction programme combining whole-school training with subject-specific mentoring.

You will:

Teach French across KS3 and KS4
Deliver lessons using shared departmental schemes of work
Develop speaking listening and translation skills systematically
Build strong classroom routines supported by consistent behaviour policies
Participate in collaborative planning and professional development sessions

The department provides structured lesson frameworks and assessment resources to ensure clarity and consistency.

The MFL Department

The Modern Foreign Languages faculty includes French and Spanish specialists working closely together within a shared corridor of classrooms. Staff meet regularly to review curriculum sequencing exam preparation and intervention strategies.

Department strengths include:

Centrally planned schemes of work aligned to exam board requirements
Structured speaking assessments and revision programmes
Use of digital language platforms to support independent practice
Collaborative moderation and shared resource development

Senior colleagues actively support ECTs through coaching conversations and joint planning opportunities.

The School

This Coventry secondary school is known for its calm and orderly learning environment. Senior leaders are visible and supportive maintaining clear expectations across all year groups.

Facilities include modernised teaching spaces updated interactive panels and a central learning resource centre. Staff describe the school culture as structured professional and supportive.

ECTs benefit from:

Reduced timetable in Year 1
Weekly mentor meetings
Whole-school CPD focused on pedagogy and behaviour management
Access to subject-specific networks

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in French or MFL
Demonstrate strong spoken and written French
Show enthusiasm for language teaching and cultural awareness
Be open to feedback and professional growth
Maintain high expectations for student engagement and progress

This role would suit a new French teacher eager to grow within a stable and well-led school.

Whats On Offer

Full ECT induction programme
Supportive and collaborative MFL faculty
Clear behaviour systems and pastoral structures
Competitive salary aligned to experience
A respected Coventry secondary school community

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that balances academic ambition with structured professional support.