French Teacher at Broadoaks British School

JOB PURPOSE

• To deliver engaging and high-quality teaching in French, enabling students to develop strong language proficiency, cultural awareness, and confidence in communication. The role aims to instill a lifelong appreciation for languages and foster international-mindedness within the school community.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

• The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teacher will teach French to students across various year groups and ability levels, ensuring progression in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The postholder will also contribute to curriculum design, enrichment activities, and cultural events that promote language learning across the school.

RELATIONSHIPS

• The MFL Teacher is appointed by the Director of Schools in consultation with the Head of School (HOS), KS Coordinator (KSC), and HR.
• The MFL Teacher reports directly to the KS Coordinator and, in their absence, to the HOS/Deputy HOS. They will collaborate closely with other teachers, parents/guardians, and external partners such as visiting language assistants or exchange programme coordinators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver well-structured, interactive lessons in French aligned with the school’s curriculum and learning objectives.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional learning needs or language support requirements.
• Promote accurate pronunciation, strong grammar foundations, and practical communication skills in both languages.
• Integrate cultural content to deepen students’ appreciation of Francophone cultures.

Assessment & Feedback

• Regularly assess student progress using a range of formative and summative strategies.
• Provide high-quality marking and personalised feedback to help students improve.
• Track and record attainment and effort in line with school policy.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and any external examinations as required.

Enrichment & Extra-Curricular

• Organise and lead language clubs, competitions, and cultural days.
• Support or lead trips and exchange programmes that enhance language learning experiences.
• Contribute to whole-school events that promote global citizenship and intercultural understanding.

Professional Practice

• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance subject knowledge and pedagogy.
• Participate in departmental meetings, collaborative planning, and curriculum review.
• Uphold the school’s standards for discipline, respect, and integrity in all interactions.

Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in line with the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• QTS/TRCN certification.
• Degree in French or a related discipline (Languages, Linguistics, etc.).
• Fluency in French (spoken and written).
• Strong subject knowledge and proven classroom teaching skills.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in a British curriculum school.
• Experience preparing students for external language qualifications or assessments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Student Achievement

• At least 80% of students meet or exceed their target grades in French.
• Demonstrated improvement in language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing) across the academic year.

Lesson Quality & Preparedness

• 100% of lesson plans submitted on time, showing clear objectives, differentiation, and cultural integration.
• Achieve a minimum of 90% “Good” or above in lesson observations.

Engagement & Enrichment

• Maintain 90%+ student attendance in language classes.
• Lead at least one cultural or language-related extra-curricular activity per term.

Assessment & Feedback

• Return all marked work within 7 working days, with actionable improvement suggestions.
• Conduct at least two formal assessments per term for each year group taught.

Curriculum Delivery

• Ensure 100% syllabus coverage in both languages by the set departmental deadlines.
• Incorporate cultural and cross-curricular links in at least one lesson per half term.

Professional Development & Contribution

• Attend minimum 2 relevant PD courses or workshops annually.
• Contribute to at least two whole-school or departmental events each year.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use outcomes to adapt teaching accordingly;
• Provide quality marking and feedback and identify clear targets for future learning as appropriate
• Carry out assessment cycles (e.g., collection of effort and attainment assessments, reports) as agreed by the school.
• Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans for pupils.