French Teacher

Job Description

Teacher of French – Secondary School

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent Opportunity

Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Agency: Reed Education

Inspire the Next Generation of French Learners

Reed Education is working with a welcoming secondary school to recruit a passionate and dedicated Teacher of French to join their team from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced French specialist or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students and develop a love of languages and culture.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree in French, Modern Foreign Languages, or a related subject
• Experience teaching French at KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A passion for language learning and student success
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Experience teaching GCSE Spanish is desirable
• The ability to teach a second language, particularly Spanish, would be advantageous

• Deliver engaging and high-quality French lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Develop students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Prepare students for GCSE French examinations
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support extracurricular language activities and school events
• Contribute positively to the wider MFL department

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated education consultant
• Access to a wide network of schools
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• 24/7 support throughout your placement
• Free Enhanced DBS check (subject to eligibility)
• Refer-a-friend scheme worth up to £250 in vouchers