French Teacher

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is looking for a French Teacher to join schools in Northampton starting January 2026. In this full-time role, you will teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4, deliver engaging lessons, and support diverse student abilities. The position offers competitive salary, access to professional development, and potential pathways to permanent roles in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about French language and culture, apply today.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Clear pathway to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Qualified French teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent.
• Confident classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management.
• Passion for French language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Support students of all abilities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum

Classroom management skills

Ability to inspire learners

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

French Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply or Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Are you a dedicated French teacher who is passionate about inspiring students to embrace languages and explore Francophone culture?
Do you want to work in a Northampton school where Modern Foreign Languages are valued, supported, and taught with creativity, enthusiasm, and purpose?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with several well-regarded secondary schools in Northampton, each seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed French Teacher for a January 2026 start. These full-time opportunities offer long-term supply placements with the potential to transition into permanent roles depending on your preference and experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Teaching French across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5/A-Level opportunities available in some schools)
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that build vocabulary, grammar knowledge, fluency, and cultural awareness
• Supporting students of all abilities through differentiated teaching and constructive feedback
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident speaking and using the language
• Working collaboratively with the wider MFL department on curriculum planning, assessment, and enrichment activities such as language clubs, cultural events, or overseas trips

What We're Looking For

• A qualified French teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge of the French curriculum and GCSE exam specifications (A-Level desirable but not essential)
• A confident classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management and high expectations
• Passionate about French language and Francophone culture, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Applications welcome from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - full induction support provided

What's On Offer

• A full-time French teaching role in Northampton starting January 2026
• Opportunities to work in diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking secondary schools
• Competitive salary or daily rate reflective of your skills and experience
• Access to The National College with over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses
• Ongoing personalised support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant with expert knowledge of the Northampton education sector
• A clear pathway to permanent employment, depending on performance and school requirements

If you're ready to bring French to life in the classroom and inspire the next generation of linguists, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for French teaching roles starting January 2026, or contact Tradewind Recruitment to explore your next step in education.

Let us help you find a school where your passion for teaching French will truly thrive.