Head of French

Summary:

Head of French sought at a leading independent school. Inspire students with academic excellence and cultural engagement.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inspiring learning environment for all students.

The Opportunity:

As the Head of French, you will lead a dynamic and academically rigorous subject that plays a central role in promoting linguistic confidence and global awareness. This is an opportunity to shape a curriculum that is both intellectually challenging and culturally rich, while inspiring pupils to achieve fluency and a deep understanding of French-speaking cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the French curriculum across the Senior School, ensuring it is both academically rigorous and culturally engaging.
• Inspire pupils to achieve fluency, grammatical accuracy, and confidence in communication.
• Foster a genuine interest in the cultures, histories, and societies of the French-speaking world.
• Develop and lead enrichment activities, including trips and partnerships that promote authentic language use.
• Support the delivery of examination courses and contribute to the wider academic life of the school.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high academic standards and create a supportive learning environment.
• Promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices within the department.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Excellent classroom practice with a strong subject expertise in French.
• Experience in leading a department or taking on a leadership role in teaching.
• A commitment to academic rigour and cultural engagement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience with curriculum development and enrichment activities.
• Familiarity with teaching French at GCSE and A level.
• Experience in fostering discussion and promoting global awareness through language learning.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £47,344–£63,133, dependent on experience.
• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks).
• Generous PPA time with most meetings held within the school day.
• Access to a wide range of benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme, childcare subsidies, and extensive CPD opportunities.