Teacher of French

Strood Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of French to join our dynamic Modern Foreign Languages department. We are looking for an innovative educator who is committed to fostering a love for languages and developing students’ skills in French across the Key Stages.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging French lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities.
Inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential in French.
Assess, track, and report on students’ progress to ensure high standards of achievement.
Contribute to the development of the MFL curriculum and participate in department meetings and initiatives.
Support and encourage students’ participation in extra-curricular activities related to language learning.
The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) with a specialism in French.
Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for the French language and culture.
Be committed to promoting the importance of MFL and be enthusiastic about innovative teaching methods.
Be a team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working collaboratively within the MFL department.
Be dedicated to continuous professional development and personal growth.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS based on experience.

Working for Strood Academy:  Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community.  Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our education vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

Inquisitive
Respectful
Resilient
Kind
Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:

nurture students’ aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy;
shape leaders within a global community;
develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and;
help young people develop into well-educated, considerate and caring citizens.
We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.