Unqualified French Teacher, RIBBONS AND REEVES

About the role

The well-regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong Modern Foreign Languages provision, ambitious curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing linguistic confidence and cultural awareness in every pupil.

Responsibilities

• Delivering French lessons across KS3 and KS4 under the guidance and direction of qualified MFL colleagues
• Planning and adapting lesson content in line with the British national curriculum for MFL and GCSE frameworks
• S supporting pupils through targeted small-group work and intervention to build confidence and close language gaps
• Contributing to cultural enrichment activities and wider MFL departmental life throughout the year

Requirements

• Hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in French or Modern Languages
• Demonstrable experience teaching or tutoring French within the British curriculum framework - familiarity with KS3 and KS4 MFL programmes of study and GCSE French assessment structures is essential

Qualifications

The ideal French Unqualified Teacher will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in French or Modern Languages. Crucially, candidates must have demonstrable experience teaching or tutoring French within the British curriculum framework - familiarity with KS3 and KS4 MFL programmes of study and GCSE French assessment structures is essential.

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• A strong passion for teaching French and Modern Foreign Languages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

• Dedicated mentoring and day-to-day guidance from experienced, qualified French and MFL teachers from day one
• A well-resourced MFL department with shared planning, digital language tools, and a genuinely collaborative team
• A structured induction programme tailored to the development needs of every French Unqualified Teacher
• A diverse, multilingual school community that brings authentic cultural richness into every French lesson

Pay and Schedule

• Up to £600 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
• Term-time only
• Strong support and encouragement towards formal teacher training or extended contracts for high-performing staff

Schedule

Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027

Pay

Up to £600 per week, pro rata to term time only

Contact Information

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