Tutor of French

Tutor of French

Ref:2526/169
Hours:23.13 hours per week (0.62fte) - (15 teaching hours)
Salary:Up to £43,408 pro rata per annum* (please see salary guidance attached). Plus generous benefits . These include:

• 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)

* Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - please see attached salary guidance for further details.

About the role
We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring Tutor of French to join our thriving and high-achieving Modern Languages team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate linguist to take the lead in delivering A Level French through the AQA specification, bringing the language and culture of the French-speaking world vividly to life for our students. Alongside A Level teaching, the successful candidate will play a key role in our International Programme, delivering engaging, non-examination French and German courses (at approximately Level 2) to students from Norway. There is also the exciting potential to support the A Level enrichment programme, with the possibility of offering a languages based enrichment club.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with an excellent command of French, a genuine passion for languages, and current knowledge of contemporary French-speaking cultures. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate students through creative, stimulating, and well-structured lessons that build confidence in communication, encourage cultural curiosity, and equip learners to excel in their examinations. A commitment to student engagement, innovation in the classroom, and a love of language learning are essential.

About the person
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and forward-thinking educator who thrives both as part of a team and when working independently. With excellent interpersonal skills, they will bring warmth, empathy, and encouragement to the classroom, understanding the challenges and rewards that come with learning a foreign language.

Strong digital literacy and confidence using a range of college systems will be highly valued, alongside a creative and flexible approach to developing and adapting engaging teaching resources that inspire students and enhance learning.
We welcome applications from candidates with a degree in French (or a related discipline containing a significant French component), or those with native-level fluency in French. An awareness of current and emerging approaches to language teaching would be an advantage. Above all, we are eager to hear from enthusiastic individuals who believe they can bring valuable skills, experience, and passion to this exciting role.

About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, Vicky Horton (Curriculum and Standards Manager: Humanities and MFL) at [email protected]

Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

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Closing date: 8 June 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 17 June 2026