Foreign Language Instructor (French)
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, Not recorded, LS27 0LZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3c355cd6-c80b-4a39-8a2c-5b0d6df6b386 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bring language to life and inspire confident communicators
The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic and fluent French speaker to join our growing Modern Foreign Languages provision as a Foreign Language Instructor.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing students’ confidence in spoken French, supporting them to become effective communicators and deepening their understanding of language and culture.
Working across the Trust, you will support students in lessons, deliver targeted speaking practice and help bring languages to life through authentic materials, cultural insight and engaging interactions.
About the role
As a Foreign Language Instructor, you will:
• Work closely with teachers and curriculum leaders to support high-quality language learning.
• Deliver small group and individual speaking sessions, helping students develop fluency and confidence.
• Assist teachers with classroom curriculum delivery.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of classroom learning activities.
• Prepare and use engaging, up-to-date and authentic materials to enhance learning.
• Support students in preparing for GCSE and A Level speaking assessments.
• Contribute to the development of resources across the Trust.
• Play an active role in enrichment activities, including clubs, revision sessions and cultural opportunities
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a fluent or native French speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people, motivating and engaging them.
• Has the ability to support language learning within a cultural context, bringing the subject to life.
• Is organised, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has a genuine passion for education and making a difference
Why join us?
At GORSE, you’ll be part of a trust where:
• High challenge and high support underpin everything we do.
• Staff at every stage benefit from exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Collaboration and innovation are actively encouraged.
• You can make a genuine difference to students’ life chances.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Bring language to life and inspire confident communicators
The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic and fluent French speaker to join our growing Modern Foreign Languages provision as a Foreign Language Instructor.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing students’ confidence in spoken French, supporting them to become effective communicators and deepening their understanding of language and culture.
Working across the Trust, you will support students in lessons, deliver targeted speaking practice and help bring languages to life through authentic materials, cultural insight and engaging interactions.
About the role
As a Foreign Language Instructor, you will:
• Work closely with teachers and curriculum leaders to support high-quality language learning.
• Deliver small group and individual speaking sessions, helping students develop fluency and confidence.
• Assist teachers with classroom curriculum delivery.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of classroom learning activities.
• Prepare and use engaging, up-to-date and authentic materials to enhance learning.
• Support students in preparing for GCSE and A Level speaking assessments.
• Contribute to the development of resources across the Trust.
• Play an active role in enrichment activities, including clubs, revision sessions and cultural opportunities
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a fluent or native French speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people, motivating and engaging them.
• Has the ability to support language learning within a cultural context, bringing the subject to life.
• Is organised, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has a genuine passion for education and making a difference
Why join us?
At GORSE, you’ll be part of a trust where:
• High challenge and high support underpin everything we do.
• Staff at every stage benefit from exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Collaboration and innovation are actively encouraged.
• You can make a genuine difference to students’ life chances.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.