French Teacher (IGCSE) at Greensprings School

Description

• The IGCSE French Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality French language instruction to secondary school students in line with the British/IGCSE curriculum.
• The role involves developing students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French while fostering cultural awareness, confidence, and enthusiasm for language learning.
• The teacher will prepare students for success in Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE examinations through engaging, student-centred teaching and effective assessment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging French lessons aligned with the Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE curriculum standards.
• Teach French language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
• Prepare students effectively for IGCSE examinations through structured revision, assessments, and exam practice.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying ability levels.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active participation and confidence in language learning.
• Assess, record, and report on students’ academic progress regularly and accurately.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work, instructional materials, and classroom resources.
• Use technology and interactive teaching strategies to enhance language acquisition and student engagement.
• Encourage students’ appreciation of Francophone cultures through co-curricular activities, projects, and events.
• Maintain classroom discipline and uphold the school’s safeguarding, behaviour, and academic policies.
• Participate in departmental meetings, school events, parents’ meetings, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum development and continuous improvement within the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in French, Modern Languages, Education, or a related field.
• Teaching qualification such as PDGE, TRCN certification, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years teaching experience, preferably within a British or international curriculum school.
• Experience preparing students for Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE French examinations is highly desirable.
• Strong command of written and spoken French and English.