French Teacher | Peterborough

The Opportunity

Are you a linguist with the power to open doors to new cultures perspectives and global opportunities Can you transform the challenge of learning a second language into an exciting journey of discovery for your students

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled French Teacher to join a dedicated Languages faculty in Peterborough. As a diverse and rapidly growing cathedral city with strong international links and a multi-cultural community Peterborough provides a rich environment for a MFL specialist. We are looking for an educator who can build linguistic confidence and foster a genuine passion for the Francophone world.

Core Responsibilities

• Pedagogical Excellence: Planning and delivering high-energy immersive lessons across KS3 KS4 and KS5 with a focus on GCSE and A-Level French.

• Linguistic Fluency: Developing students skills across the four key pillars: Listening Speaking Reading and Writing with a heavy emphasis on authentic phonics and spontaneous talk.

• Cultural Leadership: Bringing the French-speaking world to life in the classroom exploring the literature cinema music and traditions of France and beyond (including Quebec North Africa and the Caribbean).

• Curriculum Innovation: Integrating digital tools and language-learning software to enhance vocabulary retention and provide interactive real-time feedback.

• Exam Mastery: Guiding examination cohorts through AQA or Pearson Edexcel specifications with a clinical focus on translation skills photo card descriptions and literary analysis at Key Stage 5.

• International Advocacy: Leading extracurricular initiatives such as European Day of Languages spelling bees and coordinating potential exchange programmes or virtual links with partner schools abroad.

Why This School

• Peterboroughs Global Outlook: Work in a city that values communication and connectivity providing an ideal setting to champion the economic and social benefits of being bilingual.

• Collaborative MFL Faculty: Join a supportive team of linguists who value target language teaching and share creative resources for GCSE and A-Level success.

• Modern Language Labs: Benefit from well-resourced classrooms equipped with interactive technology and dedicated audio-visual tools to support listening and speaking assessments.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialist CPD through the Association for Language Learning (ALL) external examiner training and clear pathways toward Head of MFL or International Coordinator.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a strong honours degree in French or a related Modern Foreign Languages discipline.

• Subject Knowledge: Near-native fluency in French and a deep understanding of the grammatical structures and cultural nuances of the language.

• Pedagogy: A proven track record of securing strong student progress and the ability to inspire confidence in learners of all starting points.

• Character: A charismatic resilient and articulate educator who can model a love for languages and encourage students to take risks in their communication.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV today.