Secondary School French Teacher (LOTE)

About the role

The school is seeking a qualified Secondary School Teacher to deliver French (LOTE) across the secondary years. The successful candidate will develop learners’ proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening while fostering a love for the language and cultural understanding.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging French lessons using inquiry, explicit instruction, modelling and structured practice.
• Assess learners formatively and summatively, record data and use it to inform personalised progression.
• Build positive, learning‑focused relationships and provide pastoral care to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align French teaching with the IB Middle Years Programme and create pathways into the Diploma Programme.
• Communicate regularly with parents through learner‑led conferences and ongoing dialogue.
• Integrate technology purposefully to enhance instruction, creativity and problem‑solving.
• Participate in whole‑school events, safeguard student wellbeing and fulfil duties as a tutor or Year Leader as assigned.
• Take on additional responsibilities such as CCAs, excursions, supervision and occasional teaching of other subjects.

Required profile

• A relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum two years of teaching experience, preferably in an international school setting.
• Experience with diverse learning needs and a collaborative, reflective teaching approach.
• Familiarity with the IB Middle Years Programme and/or Diploma Programme is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in French language and grammar.
• Commitment to the school’s culture of inclusion, innovation, respectful relationships and global citizenship.