Teacher of French – Independent Girls School – Cambridge
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of French to join a highly regarded independent girls school in Cambridge. This is an excellent role for a languages specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated pupils in a calm purposeful environment where intellectual curiosity and high expectations are part of everyday school life.
The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence exceptional pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes and excellent facilities teachers are able to deliver engaging high-quality lessons that support both progress and enjoyment of languages.
About the Role
As Teacher of French you will teach across KS3KS5 delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that build fluency accuracy and cultural understanding.
You will deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:
Confident speaking and listening through regular structured conversation
Strong reading and translation skills using authentic texts and media
Accurate written communication supported by grammar and vocabulary development
Cultural understanding of the French-speaking world
Exam confidence through modelling purposeful practice and precise feedback
Students explore a wide range of topics connected to French-speaking cultures and global issues helping them develop both linguistic competence and cultural awareness.
The Languages Department
Modern Foreign Languages is a thriving and well-supported department within the school. Teachers collaborate closely on curriculum planning share resources and support one another to maintain high academic standards.
The department values:
A strong culture of spoken language and confident communication
High expectations for grammatical accuracy and vocabulary development
Well-structured curriculum planning that builds knowledge progressively
Enrichment opportunities such as language clubs cultural events and trips
French is a popular subject through to GCSE and A-Level with many pupils continuing languages into higher education.
About the School
This Cambridge independent girls school is known for its strong academic culture and supportive learning environment. Pupils are motivated articulate and eager to learn creating an atmosphere where teachers can focus on inspiring deep understanding and curiosity.
The school places strong emphasis on:
Small class sizes that allow for personalised teaching
Excellent behaviour and a calm academic environment
A rich co-curricular programme including cultural and international opportunities
Strong pastoral care and a supportive school community
Staff benefit from a professional and collaborative working culture where expertise is valued and ongoing professional development is encouraged.
Key Information
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience
What the School is Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
Have excellent subject knowledge in French
Be confident teaching French across KS3KS5
Deliver engaging lessons that inspire confidence in communication
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers looking to develop in a high-performing independent setting.
Why Join This School
Teach motivated pupils in small classes
Strong and collaborative Modern Languages department
Excellent facilities and high-quality teaching resources
Competitive salary and strong professional development opportunities
A welcoming independent school community committed to academic excellence
This is a fantastic opportunity for a French teacher who wants to inspire confident communication and cultural understanding while working in a thriving independent girls school environment in Cambridge.
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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