Job Description
French Unqualified Teacher – Enfield – September 2026
This well-regarded secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong Modern Foreign Languages provision, ambitious curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing linguistic confidence and cultural awareness in every pupil. The school invests meaningfully in every French Unqualified Teacher who joins with the subject expertise, classroom presence, and determination to make a real difference to pupils' French language development.
French Unqualified Teacher - What the School Offers
- Dedicated mentoring and day-to-day guidance from experienced, qualified French and MFL teachers from day one
- A well-resourced MFL department with shared planning, digital language tools, and a genuinely collaborative team
- A structured induction programme tailored to the development needs of every French Unqualified Teacher
- A diverse, multilingual school community that brings authentic cultural richness into every French lesson
French Unqualified Teacher - What the Role Involves
- Delivering French lessons across KS3 and KS4 under the guidance and direction of qualified MFL colleagues
- Planning and adapting lesson content in line with the British national curriculum for MFL and GCSE frameworks
- Supporting pupils through targeted small-group work and intervention to build confidence and close language gaps
- Contributing to cultural enrichment activities and wider MFL departmental life throughout the year
French Unqualified Teacher - What the School is Looking For
The ideal French Unqualified Teacher will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in French or Modern Languages. Crucially, candidates must have demonstrable experience teaching or tutoring French within the British curriculum framework - familiarity with KS3 and KS4 MFL programmes of study and GCSE French assessment structures is essential.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates without proven experience of teaching or tutoring within the British curriculum will not be considered.
French Unqualified Teacher - Salary and Contract Info
- Up to £600 per week, pro rata to term time only
- Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
- Term-time only
- Strong support and encouragement towards formal teacher training or extended contracts for high-performing staff
If you are a fluent French graduate with proven British curriculum experience and a genuine ambition to build a career in teaching, this French Unqualified Teacher role in Enfield is an outstanding opportunity to develop your classroom practice in a supportive and academically driven school.
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French Unqualified Teacher | September 2026 | INDSUP