French Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school's accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated French Teacher to join our Primary School. This role is ideal for an educator who is committed to delivering high-quality French instruction to children aged 3 to 12, including those learning French as a foreign language. The successful candidate will inspire young learners through engaging and age-appropriate lessons, interactive activities, and creative approaches that foster a love for the French language and culture while building strong communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver lessons with clear objectives and assessments.
• Set challenging tasks to maintain interest and build on prior attainment.
• Cater to individual student needs and maintain lesson structure, pace and motivation.
• Use diverse teaching methods, including questioning, resource selection and study skill development.
• Ensure effective use of time, assessments and school policies on discipline, behaviour and homework.
• Contribute to curriculum development with clear targets and success criteria.
• Act as class tutor, supporting the progress and well-being of students.
• Register attendance, encourage participation and address individual student concerns.
• Prepare reports and action plans and communicate with staff about student needs.
• To support break and lunch supervision during term time

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area or B.Ed.
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education or a certificate of equivalence.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of teaching French as a foreign language experience in the primary school
• Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to set clear expectations and stretch goals.
• A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area.
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.