French Teacher

Teacher of French, KS3 – KS5

Full Time

January 2025 Start

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed and well qualified Part-time French Teacher to join the languages department at Saint Felix School. 

The successful candidate should be able to teach French across the whole age and ability range, year 7 to Year 13. The post holder will be expected to take part in the future development of the subject both within the curriculum and extra-curricular. 

French is popular and highly valued subjects at both GCSE and A Level and students follow the AQA GCSE and in the sixth form pupils have the opportunity to study the AQA A Level Modern Languages French course.

Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 2 – 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.

Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.

The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. It emphasises continuity of education through to 16+. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.

At Saint Felix we place great emphasis on the value of Sport, Music, Drama and the Arts for the teamwork, self-motivation and discipline they instil, and encourage pupils to explore their individual talents. Boarding is at the heart of the school, members of staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in the tutoring system and in activities outside the classroom.

The MFL department are a vibrant, forward thinking department including native speakers. We have high expectations and provide suitable challenges. Learning takes place in an environment of mutual respect between teachers and learners. We also aim to give pupils the confidence to make appropriate use of ICT facilities to support their learning. Specialist online Language resources are used to consolidate and develop pupils’ learning.

We are looking for a French teacher who will be able to;

• Work in the Languages department delivering French lessons across Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior. The ideal candidate will have ability or potential to teach A Level and GCSE French
• Actively support the extra-curricular programme at Saint Felix.
• Work with pupils of all ability and encourage pupils to develop and reach their potential in French

As our French Teacher you will be joining a strong department where results are excellent. This position would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for their first teaching position.

Teaching staff at Saint Felix actively participate in and make a significant contribution to the wider school life throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity, you will be joining a fantastic school that comprises of passionate staff and hardworking pupils. You will be welcomed by all and become part of the family feel school.

Saint Felix School is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools, staff at Saint Felix benefit from;

• Access to onsite accommodation and board if available.
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

We look forward to your application, all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact us.

Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).