Teacher of French; IGCSE, AS​/AL

Job Title:
Teacher of French (IGCSE, AS/AL)

Employment Type:
Full Time

Start Date: 1st August 2026

• French Language – IGCSE, AS/A-Level
• Enjoy teaching students who want to learn at the highest level
• Quality of life matters – Standard teaching load 50% timetable
• Fully CIS & WASC accredited school founded in 2003

• Direct UK teaching experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years AL/IGCSE/AP teaching experience in the relevant area
• Ability to teach high achieving students
• Degree in area of expertise for teaching
• Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

• To plan and deliver lessons according to Scheme of Work using a variety of learning activities.
• To create and conduct assessments according to departmental schemes of assessment and produce reports which meet the required standards in a timely fashion
• To regularly assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and design appropriate evaluations to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• To collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and resources.
• Possibilities for teaching AP English as our AP program expands
• Opportunities for teaching RPQ (projects) & GNT (Gifted and Talented)

UK curriculum high school (Cambridge International AS/AL & IGCSE) teaching through the medium of English to mainly Chinese students preparing for overseas universities.

We also run an AP stream since 2025, hence there are some opportunities for teachers interested in AP teaching in various subjects.

The mission of the College is to educate Students in a Challenging, International Environment leading to academic achievement at the highest level, and to develop Social responsibility, Creativity, Independence and Enthusiasm, providing each student with the best preparation for future opportunities.

• Highly selective – English and Mathematics admissions tests
• Medium of instruction & communication – AS/AL English, with students functioning at first language level, mostly studying AS/AL English language or literature in A1/A2
• 1800+ students, High school only – UK Key Stages 4 & 5
• Accreditation – Fully accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS) & WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges in US) and regional members of FOBISIA & EARCOS
• Examinations – AS/AL, IGCSE (Cambridge International and AQA), and AP (College Board)
• Day & boarding school – teachers are not involved in boarding facility nor have evening or night duties
• Founded in 2003

The Modern Languages Faculty comprises 5 departments and 44 teaching staff. Currently, there are 26 teachers in the English department, 10 teachers of Chinese, 2 teachers of French, 3 teachers of Japanese and 3 teachers of Spanish. The Faculty teaches Spanish and French to A-Level as well as Japanese to GCSE level. Chinese language is a core subject in the first 2 years at SCIE, and English is taught throughout the 4 years of high school study.

170 students are currently involved in Language study across the subjects of French, Spanish and Japanese. Although this number is comparatively small, forming roughly 9% of the school roll, our Language students achieve tremendous success. Awards from the 2024-25 summer examination series include:

French: ‘High Achievement’ – Cambridge International AS Level

Spanish: ‘High Achievement’ – Cambridge International AS Level

Spanish Language and Literature: ‘High Achievement’ – Cambridge International A-Level.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced French specialist to join our team. This candidate will be able to teach French to A-level. An important aspect of the job is promotion of the subject through French representation in school events such as international trips, Open Day, Faculty Week and development of community links with organisations such as ‘Alliance Francaise’.

An additional ability to teach Spanish to IGCSE level is desirable but not essential.

• Highly motivated academic students
• Students complete IGCSE exams at end of G2, and then go on to…