Teacher of French – Independent Day School – Nottingham
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of French to join a highly regarded independent day school in Nottingham. This is a superb role for a languages specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated pupils in a calm purposeful environment where high standards and intellectual curiosity are valued.
The school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence exceptional pastoral care and a broad co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes and excellent resources teachers are able to focus on delivering engaging high-quality lessons that support both progress and enjoyment of language learning.
About the Role
As Teacher of French you will teach across KS3KS5 delivering engaging lessons that build fluency accuracy and cultural understanding. You will teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:
Confident speaking and listening through structured conversation and pronunciation practice
Strong reading and translation skills using authentic texts and cultural materials
Accurate and expressive writing supported by explicit grammar instruction and modelling
Deep cultural understanding through literature media and real-world contexts
Exam confidence through structured revision deliberate practice and precise feedback
Pupils are encouraged to use the target language frequently building confidence and fluency over time while maintaining high expectations for accuracy.
The Languages Department
Modern Foreign Languages is a valued part of school life with strong participation and a culture of academic ambition. The department is collaborative and well-organised with teachers working closely together to plan lessons share resources and support excellent outcomes.
The department values:
A strong culture of spoken language and purposeful communication
High expectations for grammar vocabulary and written accuracy
Consistent assessment and feedback routines that support progress
Enrichment such as language clubs cultural events and trips abroad where available
French is popular through to GCSE and A-Level and pupils respond well to challenge and intellectual stretch.
About the School
This Nottingham independent day school is known for its strong academic standards and supportive learning culture. Pupils are motivated respectful and engaged creating calm classrooms where teachers can teach with depth and creativity.
The school places strong emphasis on:
Small class sizes and individualised academic support
Excellent behaviour and clear routines
Strong pastoral care and positive relationships
A rich co-curricular programme that broadens pupils experience
Staff benefit from a professional and collaborative working environment where expertise is valued and ongoing development is supported.
Key Information
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: ASAP / next term (or 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 recognised teaching qualification)
Have strong subject knowledge in French
Be confident teaching French across KS3KS5
Deliver engaging lessons that inspire confident communication
Maintain high expectations for behaviour effort and academic achievement
Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers.
Why Join This School
Teach motivated pupils in calm high-achieving classrooms
Smaller class sizes and excellent resources
Strong MFL department with a culture of collaboration and high standards
Opportunities to contribute to enrichment and trips
A welcoming independent school community committed to excellence
This is a fantastic opportunity for a French teacher who wants to inspire confident communication and cultural understanding in a thriving Nottingham independent day school.
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