Teacher of French
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £150 to £251.71 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1415509_1750408905 |
Summary
Do you thrive on seeing students grow in confidence through communication?
Do you adapt your teaching to suit every learner's journey?
Are you ready to make a difference in a supportive school community?
If so, this might be your perfect next step.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, engaging, and well-qualified French Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Wakefield. This full-time position begins in August 2025 and offers the opportunity to work in a setting where language learning is highly valued and modern foreign languages are embedded in the school culture.
About the school:
Set in a welcoming and ambitious academy with a strong commitment to holistic education, this school values inclusion, character development, and academic progress equally. Staff are respected, supported, and celebrated for their unique contributions to a collaborative and thriving educational environment. With modern facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a reputation for innovation and care, you'll find this school a fulfilling place to teach and grow.
Essential Requirements
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Excellent subject knowledge and familiarity with national curriculum expectations
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Essential Skills:
- Creative lesson planning
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Passion for French culture and language
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Team collaboration
- Tech-savvy, with knowledge of modern learning tools
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach engaging French lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils
- Deliver creative schemes of work aligned to national standards
- Assess and track student progress effectively
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture
- Support student's individual learning needs
- Prepare students for GCSE exams
- Participate in departmental planning and evaluation
- Contribute to wider school initiatives and extra-curricular clubs
- Maintain accurate student records and reports
- Encourage high expectations in learning and behaviour
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Teacher of French. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the Secondary team.