Teacher of French (maternity cover) full time

Hampton Court House is an award-winning independent co-educational day school for ages 2 – 18, educating children in Pre-Nursery to students in Year 13. The majority of our 300 pupils elect to stay on to complete their full education with us, enjoying great success in their GCSEs and A Levels. Hampton Court House was ranked in the top 50 independent schools nationwide (The Telegraph 2022) and was shortlisted for the TES Independent School Awards 2020 ‘senior school of the year’. 

We strive to lay the foundations of a lifelong love of learning, and it is important to us that children enjoy being here and look forward to coming to school. In keeping with our ethos, we believe that children need some guided freedom in order to develop their independence and confidence to use their voice. Our non-uniform parkland campus environment, in which staff and pupils alike are addressed on a first-name basis, cultivates an energy where our pupils can explore their individuality and style with taste and discretion. 

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated French teacher to join our dynamic team for a maternity cover position. This is an exciting opportunity to teach students at both Primary and Secondary levels in a supportive and vibrant educational environment.

Key Requirements:

• Native-level fluency in French.
• A Master’s degree in French Literature, Languages, Humanities, or a related field.
• Teaching experience in Primary and/or Secondary education is highly recommended.

Responsibilities:

• Teach small group classes with 2 to 6 students maximum, fostering an engaging and interactive learning atmosphere.
• Occasionally manage two different levels within the same session, tailoring instruction to meet varied student needs.
• Teach students from CE1 (Year 3) to Troisième (Year 10), following the CNED curriculum as prescribed by the French Ministry of Education.
• No lesson planning is required; you will deliver pre-established content and adhere to the official program.
• Prepare classroom materials and assess student progress.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school initiatives and activities.

What We Offer:

• A full-time teaching role with competitive compensation.
• A collaborative and supportive working atmosphere.
• The opportunity to inspire students and share your love for the French language and culture.

If you are passionate about education, meet the requirements, and are available from February to July 2025, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with: 

· A passion for educating, inspiring and understanding children and teenagers 

· A love of learning and a commitment to continued professional development 

· A fascination with the many varied and different methods of challenging and inspiring children and teenagers both inside the classroom and outside 

· A desire to participate actively in the life of a busy and ambitious school 

· A belief that every pupil can succeed beyond their expectations 

· A sense of adventure as well as a sense of humour 

· An interest in the peoples, cultures and languages of the world 

The role will report to the Head of Languages. This is a maternity cover position. 

Please note that we are unable to accept applications unless they are made on our own application form. 

Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview. We have the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. 

Hampton Court House is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. Hampton Court House will carry out online checks of candidates of information available in the public domain as part of the recruitment process. Hampton Court House is committed to Equal Opportunities and strives to achieve inclusivity and diversity within our community. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.