French Teacher — School in Shropshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS with a TLR available for a suitable candidate

An ambitious 11-16 school in Shropshire is seeking a full-time French Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department with a TLR available for an experienced candidate ready to take on responsibility within the department. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of languages in a school with real ambition for its MFL provision.

The successful candidate will teach French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (AQA) contributing to the departments plans to raise the uptake of modern languages at GCSE and to embed cultural enrichment more deeply across the KS3 programme. An experienced teacher may also take on responsibility for curriculum leadership mentoring early-career colleagues or coordinating the departments enrichment activities. The role includes maintaining accurate assessment data contributing to departmental meetings and supporting the delivery of engaging well-differentiated lessons.

School Information

This 11-16 school in Shropshire is a community-focused school with clear ambition for growth and improvement across the curriculum. The MFL department is at an exciting point in its development with leadership committed to investing in languages and expanding the departments profile across the school. Staff describe a head teacher who is visible enthusiastic and genuinely interested in what each department is doing making this a great time to join a school on an upward trajectory.

Requirements

• Degree in French and QTS; fluency in French essential

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 French

• Leadership or curriculum responsibility experience desirable for TLR candidates

• A proactive ambitious approach to developing MFL provision

• Good communication skills with students parents and colleagues

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.