French Teacher (Secondary)

Job Description

Are you a passionate and creative French teacher ready to ignite a love for language and culture in young minds? Teach Now is proud to present an exciting opportunity at a vibrant secondary school in Hertsmere, a welcoming community nestled on the London fringe in beautiful Hertfordshire.

Join a forward-thinking school renowned for its inclusive ethos, academic excellence, and support for professional growth. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced linguist, this is your chance to make a real impact in a nurturing, high-achieving environment.

Your Role:
• Deliver engaging French lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5
• Plan and differentiate lessons that cater to mixed-ability learners
• Inspire students to explore francophone cultures and develop fluency
• Collaborate with a passionate MFL department and contribute to extracurricular initiatives
• Maintain high standards in classroom management, assessment, and pastoral support

Requirements

What We're Looking For:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• Experience teaching French up to A-Level preferred
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for modern language teaching
• Excellent communication and classroom leadership skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice and fostering a love of learning

What's in It for You?
• Competitive London fringe salary
• Supportive SLT and well-resourced language department
• Opportunity to teach motivated pupils in a dynamic school community
• Flexibility of a part-time timetable, ideal for work-life balance
• Continuous CPD and career progression with Teach Now's professional network
• Don't miss the chance to shape the next generation of global citizens!

Benefits

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance