French Teacher - Early Career Pathway - Market...

A well-regarded and community-focused 11–18 secondary school in Market Harborough is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of French to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop confident classroom practice in a school that values languages and invests time in supporting new teachers properly.

The school has worked hard in recent years to strengthen its MFL provision, with a clear focus on consistency, confidence-building and long-term progress.

The Role

You will teach French across Key Stages 3 and 4 , working within a carefully structured curriculum that prioritises strong foundations in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Lessons are well sequenced and supported by shared resources, helping ECTs focus on delivery and classroom practice rather than excessive planning.

At Key Stage 3, the emphasis is on enjoyment, repetition and confidence in speaking. At GCSE, teaching becomes more exam-focused, with clear modelling, structured responses and regular opportunities for retrieval and practice.

You’ll be encouraged to develop your own teaching style within a supportive framework.

ECT Support & Induction

This school has a strong record of developing early career teachers and offers:

• A dedicated MFL mentor with regular one-to-one support

• Reduced timetable during your induction period

• Weekly development meetings focused on pedagogy and behaviour

• Opportunities to observe experienced MFL colleagues

• Access to subject-specific CPD and local language networks

Support is practical, consistent and paced to help you grow steadily and confidently.

The MFL Department

The MFL department is small, friendly and collaborative. Teachers share planning, assessments and strategies for engaging mixed-ability classes. There is a strong focus on consistency across year groups and on supporting students who may lack confidence in languages.

Cultural enrichment is encouraged through manageable activities such as themed lessons, language days and film-based learning.

The School Environment

This Good-rated secondary school is known for its respectful students, calm classrooms and strong pastoral systems. Behaviour expectations are clear and consistently applied, with visible senior leadership support.

Staff describe the school as welcoming and well organised, with leadership that listens to feedback and values staff wellbeing.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would suit:

• An ECT or trainee French teacher completing QTS

• Someone keen to build confidence in classroom routines

• A reflective practitioner open to coaching and feedback

• A team player who values collaboration and support

Why This Is a Great First Teaching Role

• Strong ECT mentoring and structured induction

• Clear curriculum and shared planning resources

• Supportive MFL department culture

• Calm classrooms and positive student behaviour

• A school that invests in early career development

If you’re an Early Career Teacher of French looking for a supportive and well-structured start to your teaching career, this is a fantastic opportunity.