With an excellent degree in French, the successful candidate should be accustomed to, or capable of, guiding students of all abilities. 

Reporting to the Head of French, the Teacher of French will be expected to build on the MFL Faculty’s successful approach to language learning. Lessons take place in a dedicated faculty building where there is a Language Lab for use by both Language Assistants and teachers.

Lessons in MFL are dynamic and lively, and the postholder would be expected to show confidence in teaching the four principal skills required in a language classroom: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The faculty has developed a particularly collaborative and supportive atmosphere where resources are shared, yet teachers are encouraged to be creative and adaptive with their materials and methods, and teaching autonomy is respected.

All Year 7 students are exposed to three languages at the start of the academic year (French, German and Spanish) in a carousel. They then go on to select their two preferred languages which they continue to learn for the rest of Key Stage 3.

The AQA specifications are taught at both GCSE and A Level. The ability to teach German would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responding to the needs of the individual student – be it preparing for examinations in booster classes or guiding the most able through the Oxbridge process – is at the heart of the faculty’s ethos.  The candidate for this position will be able to articulate what academic rigour looks like within their subjects. Furthermore, the successful candidate will show an interest in the School’s Strategic Priorities and Curriculum Philosophy.

The Languages Faculty aims to provide students with opportunities to broaden their cultural awareness and candidates should be willing to contribute to the French co-curricular programme. 

Teachers at Ashford School enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and well-resourced environment and are provided with assistance from a range of support staff. All teaching staff and pupils in Years 7-11 have their Microsoft device.

Continuing professional development opportunities are offered to staff during the academic year.

A single person accommodation may be available in return for boarding duties.

The part-time allocation for this role is approximately 0.5.

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 7th June 2026

Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate.  Applications are welcomed from ECTs or experienced teachers.

Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could.

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.