French Teacher | Outstanding Secondary Academy | Northampton

The Opportunity

Northampton is a thriving town at the heart of the South Midlands known for its historic leather industry and its modern status as a logistics and engineering hub. We are seeking a linguistically gifted and culturally passionate French Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary academy. In this role you will inspire students to communicate with confidence and nuance helping them navigate the complexities of a globalized world where French remains a primary language of international diplomacy trade and culture.

The Department & Linguistic Culture

• You will join a high-performing MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) faculty where French is a popular and high-attaining subject at both GCSE and A-Level.

• The department utilizes an immersion-based pedagogy prioritizing target-language instruction to build authentic spontaneity and phonetic precision in students.

• As an Outstanding setting we provide a digital-rich learning environment incorporating specialized language software and authentic French media to enhance listening and cultural literacy.

• We maintain strong international links and organize regular exchange visits and immersion trips to France ensuring students experience the language in its true cultural context.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge French lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with opportunities for A-Level teaching for suitably qualified candidates.

2. Grammatical Mastery: Systematically teaching the mechanics of the French languagefrom verb conjugations and tenses to the nuances of gender and syntaxensuring a solid foundation for fluency.

3. Phonetic Development: Guiding students in mastering French pronunciation and intonation fostering the confidence to engage in complex oral dialogue.

4. Data-Driven Progress: Utilizing the academys sophisticated assessment tools to identify and address misconceptions ensuring all students are equipped to excel in their terminal examinations.

5. Cultural Advocacy: Integrating the study of Francophone cultures from around the worldincluding literature cinema and musicinto the curriculum to broaden students global perspectives.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject authority who is passionate about the cognitive and cultural benefits of language learning. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in French (or equivalent near-native fluency).

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering exceptional learning outcomes at GCSE with a deep understanding of AQA or Edexcel assessment objectives.

• Instructional Versatility: The ability to engage learners of all abilities through creative high-energy lessons that balance the four key skills: Listening Speaking Reading and Writing.

• Reflective Practice: A professional committed to continuous growth eager to participate in collaborative planning and the development of high-quality resources.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and Modern Foreign Languages are held in high academic regard.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways including opportunities for middle leadership and specialized training in advanced MFL pedagogy.

• The opportunity to work in Northamptona historic town offering excellent amenities affordable living and superb transport links to London Birmingham and the scenic East Midlands.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation intellectual rigor and the holistic development of every student.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.