Teacher of French (Rye College)

East Sussex Council; Playden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Playden is seeking a dedicated Teacher of French to join their motivated team. This part-time role involves teaching languages to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 and fostering a love for the subject. Candidates should possess a good honours degree and qualified teacher status, along with effective communication and ICT skills. The institution values professional development and inclusivity, providing an engaging environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Committed to continuing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stages 3 and 4 languages to students.
• Convey love for the subject to students.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Excellent teacher of languages

Effective communication skills

Effective ICT skills

Education

Good honours degree

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 06 January 2026

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Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About Us

Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of French, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, to join our highly motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Be an excellent teacher of languages to students of all abilities in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to extra‑curricular activities including lunch‑time activities.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In Return, We Offer

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances.
• A college where students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.