French Teacher in a Prestigious Birmingham Independent...

About the Role
A distinguished independent day school in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic and committed French Teacher to join its modern languages department from January 2026. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 to 5 (GCSE and A-Level), in a setting that values linguistic excellence, cultural breadth and innovation in pedagogy.

Key Details

• Position: Teacher of French
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Start Date: January 2026
• Key Stages: 3–5
• Suitable for: Experienced teachers or high-potential early career candidates

The Department & Facilities
The MFL department is highly regarded, known for its engaging curriculum and emphasis on communicative competence. You will join a team that designs immersive, student-centered learning experiences. In the school you’ll find:

• Dedicated language classrooms fitted with high-end audio-visual and interactive technologies
• Access to language learning platforms, authentic media, and virtual exchange links
• A strong culture of cultural immersion, including trips abroad, literature projects and language weeks
• Collaborative planning time, shared departmental resources and regular peer observation

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll design and deliver inspiring lessons that develop students’ competence in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Your teaching will help learners gain confidence, fluency and genuine enthusiasm for French.

In addition, you will:

• Support GCSE and A-Level cohorts through targeted interventions
• Contribute to curriculum refinement, resource development and whole-department initiatives
• Lead or enhance extracurricular activities such as conversation clubs, theatre or film nights
• Engage with cross-curricular links (e.g. geography, history) to enrich language learning

About You
You’ll bring:

• QTS, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• A strong foundation in French (and ideally familiarity with Spanish or another language)
• A proactive, student-centered approach and passion for language learning
• Confidence to teach high-ability students and challenge them intellectually
• A collaborative, reflective stance and dedication to professional growth

About the School
This 11–18 independent school is renowned for combining academic excellence with a rich co-curricular life. Students are ambitious, articulate and motivated by a school culture that encourages exploration, innovation and high expectations.

The campus includes modern teaching blocks, theatre & arts spaces, language suites, and well-appointed common areas. Teachers enjoy small class sizes, strong professional support, and a leadership team that values teacher autonomy and wellbeing.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive independent-school salary and benefits
• Excellent professional development, including leadership pathways
• Access to superb facilities, technology and departmental support
• A welcoming, intellectually stimulating and supportive staff culture
• The opportunity to play a key part in shaping a thriving languages programme

Ready to Join?
If you’re an ambitious and inspiring French Teacher ready to lead, innovate and ignite students’ passion for language, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.