Teacher of French - Independent Girls’ School, Solihull

A highly respected independent girls’ day school in Solihull is seeking an enthusiastic and academically strong Teacher of French to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an excellent opportunity to teach French in a school that places great value on languages, cultural understanding and confident communication.

The school is known for its strong academic outcomes, nurturing pastoral care and emphasis on developing articulate, independent young women. Languages are a core strength of the curriculum, with excellent uptake and outcomes at GCSE and A-Level.

The Role

You will teach French across Key Stages 3–5 , delivering engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons that develop pupils’ confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The curriculum places strong emphasis on authentic language use, cultural exploration and high-level exam preparation.

Teaching focuses on:

• Confident use of the target language in lessons

• Developing fluency, accuracy and extended responses

• Exploring French culture, literature and current affairs

• Preparing pupils for success at GCSE, A-Level and beyond

Teachers are encouraged to bring creativity and academic rigour to their lessons within a supportive departmental framework.

The MFL Department

The Modern Foreign Languages department is well established, collaborative and highly successful. Staff are subject specialists who share resources, ideas and best practice, creating a strong professional culture.

Enrichment is a valued part of the department’s work and may include:

• Language clubs and cultural events

• Educational visits and exchange opportunities

• Support for competitions and university applications

Class sizes are small, allowing for personalised support and high-quality feedback.

The School

The school offers a calm, purposeful and academically ambitious environment. Pupils are motivated, articulate and eager to learn, and behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between staff and students are positive and respectful.

The campus combines traditional architecture with modern teaching spaces, providing excellent facilities for both teaching and learning. Leadership is supportive and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development.

Who the School Is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in French

• Be confident teaching GCSE and A-Level

• Be passionate about language learning and culture

• Enjoy working in a high-achieving academic environment

What’s On Offer

• Competitive independent school salary and benefits

• Small class sizes and exceptional student behaviour

• Supportive leadership and professional autonomy

• Excellent CPD and enrichment opportunities

• Free lunch and on-site parking

This is an outstanding opportunity for a French Teacher seeking a role in a prestigious independent school where academic excellence, confidence and cultural curiosity are genuinely valued.