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Teacher of French Required - Outstanding Tower Hamlets School
Our Outstanding school in the vibrant and diverse borough of Tower Hamlets, London, seeks a dedicated and experienced Teacher of French to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department and make a real difference to the linguistic skills and cultural understanding of our students across all Key Stages.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and effective French lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of our students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5, reflecting the multicultural richness of Tower Hamlets.
- Developing students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French, fostering a love of the language and its cultures.
- Assessing and tracking student progress in French, providing constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies where necessary.
- Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of the French curriculum, ensuring alignment with the National Curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
- Utilizing and contributing to the development of high-quality French resources, including digital tools and authentic French materials.
- Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote language learning and cultural understanding within the school community (e.g., French clubs, language trips, cultural events).
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the MFL department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in French pedagogy and cultural awareness.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in French or a closely related field.
- Successful experience teaching French across Key Stages 3 and 4, with experience in Key Stage 5 being advantageous.
- A strong understanding of the National Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages and relevant examination specifications.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners in a diverse urban environment like Tower Hamlets.
- A passion for the French language and Francophone cultures and the ability to inspire students and foster their intercultural understanding.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of linguistic diversity and cultural awareness within the Tower Hamlets community.
Join our outstanding MFL team in Tower Hamlets and contribute to a school where every student can develop their linguistic skills and appreciate the richness of the French-speaking world!
