French Teacher

A well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Chesterfield is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Early Career Teacher of French to join its established Modern Foreign Languages department. The school has a strong local reputation for structured behaviour systems, consistent academic standards and a carefully planned ECT induction programme. French is a valued subject within the curriculum, with solid GCSE uptake and a clear focus on building fluency, cultural awareness and exam confidence. The department is experienced in mentoring new teachers and provides a supportive and collaborative working environment. The Role This position is ideally suited to an ECT seeking a structured and professionally supported start to their teaching career. You will teach French across KS3 and KS4, delivering lessons from clearly sequenced schemes of work. You will: • Teach French across KS3 and GCSE • Build strong routines for classroom management and engagement • Participate in weekly mentor meetings and structured coaching • Contribute to collaborative planning and moderation • Develop confidence in GCSE exam preparation The department uses centralised resources and shared assessments to reduce planning burden and maintain consistency. The MFL Department The MFL team is cohesive and improvement-focused. Lessons are built around vocabulary acquisition, grammatical accuracy and regular retrieval practice. Department strengths include: • Clear curriculum progression from Year 7 foundations to GCSE exam readiness • Structured speaking and listening assessment preparation • Consistent marking and feedback expectations • Regular departmental collaboration • Strong behaviour routines that support language learning ECTs receive close guidance from an experienced subject mentor. The School Environment Located within a well-connected area of Chesterfield, the school benefits from modernised classrooms equipped with updated digital presentation technology. Behaviour systems are consistently applied, creating calm and focused lessons. Leadership prioritises professional growth and wellbeing. ECTs benefit from: • Reduced timetable in their first year • Weekly mentoring sessions • Scheduled observation and feedback cycles • Whole-school professional studies sessions The school has a strong record of successfully developing early career teachers into confident practitioners. Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in French • Demonstrate secure subject knowledge and clear pronunciation • Be reflective and open to professional feedback • Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress • Show enthusiasm for promoting languages across the school This role would suit a newly qualified French teacher seeking a stable and supportive environment to build confidence and expertise. What’s On Offer • Comprehensive ECT induction programme • Supportive and structured MFL department • Clear behaviour systems • Competitive salary aligned to experience • A respected Chesterfield secondary school community This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a well-led and academically focused secondary school.