Pre-Prep Teacher of MFL

Dragon School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford seeks a Part-time teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. The role involves teaching French to Reception to Year 3 pupils and contributing to an engaging, theme-based curriculum. Applicants who can offer an additional language are welcomed. The ideal candidate must inspire young learners, uphold the school’s values, and collaborate with colleagues. This position offers the opportunity to impact the wider community as well.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, reflective practitioner who inspires young learners.
• Ability to uphold the school’s values and contribute to community life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging, ambitious, and nurturing educational experience.
• Teach French in Reception to Year 3 and support a theme-based curriculum.
• Work with Pre-Prep team to support pupils.

Skills

Teaching French

Engaging pedagogical skills

Collaboration with colleagues

Job description

Overview

Dragon School has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time teacher of Modern Foreign Languages to join the team.

We are looking for a Modern Foreign Languages teacher to teach French to pupils in Reception to Year 3 at the Dragon Pre-Prep. We would also welcome applicants who could offer French and an additional language (such as Spanish).

• The Pre-Prep has around 210 children from Reception to Year 3. It is set on its own site, two miles from the Prep at Bardwell Road and has excellent facilities which are just right for our young Dragons.
• There are three classes in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and four Year 3 classes with each one supported by a Teacher and a Learning Assistant.
• The curriculum is structured using a theme for each half term with the aim of inspiring motivated free thinkers who can ‘reach for the sun’.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging, ambitious, and nurturing educational experience for pupils in the Pre-Prep.
• Teach French to pupils in Reception to Year 3 and contribute to the delivery of a theme-based curriculum.
• Work with the Pre-Prep team to support pupils and uphold the school’s values.
• Contribute to the wider life of the Community as part of the role.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive learning environment and effective support for pupils (including working with a Teaching Assistant).
• Report to: Head of Pre-Prep.

Requirements / Qualities

The position requires a dynamic, reflective practitioner who can inspire young learners, uphold the school’s values, and contribute fully to the wider life of the Community.