Early Career French Teacher – Supportive Staffordshire School

A welcoming and well-led 1118 secondary school in Stafford is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This role is ideal for an ECT looking to build strong foundations in a school that prioritises mentoring consistency and high-quality classroom practice.

The Opportunity

You will teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4 following a clear well-sequenced curriculum that focuses on vocabulary acquisition grammatical accuracy and confident communication. Lessons are practical and structured with regular opportunities for speaking retrieval and cultural exploration. Shared schemes of work and assessments mean you can focus on refining delivery questioning and feedback rather than creating resources from scratch.

There is scope to grow into GCSE teaching quickly with close guidance on exam requirements and assessment strategies.

ECT Induction & Support

The school has a strong reputation for developing Early Career Teachers and offers a thoughtful well-organised induction:

• Reduced timetable during the ECT period

• A dedicated MFL subject mentor with weekly coaching

• Regular opportunities to observe experienced language teachers

• Structured CPD aligned to the ECT framework with a practical classroom focus

Support is consistent and personalised helping you build confidence routines and impact from the outset.

The School

This is a calm inclusive secondary school with clear expectations and positive relationships. Behaviour is well managed classrooms are purposeful and students are receptive to learning. Leadership is visible and approachable with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workload.

The school serves a broad local community and values languages as a key part of a balanced curriculum.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or be completing QTS) in French

• Be enthusiastic about language learning and culture

• Be reflective organised and eager to develop classroom practice

• Value teamwork and professional support

• Be keen to contribute to MFL enrichment where appropriate

Why This Role

• Strong supportive ECT mentoring

• Collaborative MFL department with shared planning

• Clear behaviour systems and manageable workload

• A positive environment to start your teaching career

Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Preschool Experience,Library Services,Personal Injury Law,Teaching,Tutoring,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1