Teacher of French & German - Independent Day School -...

A well-established independent day school in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of French & German to join its successful Modern Languages department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where languages are highly valued and where pupils are encouraged to develop fluency, cultural awareness and intellectual confidence.

The school has a strong tradition of academic achievement and prides itself on offering a broad and balanced education. Modern Foreign Languages remain popular at both GCSE and A-Level, with consistently strong outcomes and a culture that celebrates internationalism and global understanding.

The School

This independent school combines traditional academic standards with a modern outlook. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to know their pupils well and provide detailed, personalised feedback. Students are polite, motivated and responsive, supported by a strong pastoral structure.

The school places significant emphasis on:

• Academic excellence across all subjects
• Cultural enrichment and international awareness
• Personalised pastoral care
• Preparation for competitive university pathways

Many pupils go on to study languages, international relations and related disciplines at leading universities.

The Role

You will teach both French and German across Key Stages 3–5, including GCSE and A-Level. The department follows a carefully structured curriculum that balances grammatical precision with confident speaking and authentic cultural engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, immersive language lessons
• Preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations
• Supporting oral examinations and moderation processes
• Contributing to curriculum development and assessment refinement
• Promoting languages through clubs, cultural events and exchanges

The department encourages the use of authentic texts, media and discussion to develop linguistic competence and cultural depth.

The Department

The MFL department is collaborative and academically ambitious. Teachers share resources and best practice, and there is a strong emphasis on examination preparation and speaking confidence at KS4 and KS5.

Department strengths include:

• Small teaching groups enabling focused language development
• Dedicated language classrooms with audio-visual facilities
• Strong GCSE and A-Level results
• Opportunities for overseas trips and exchange programmes
• Active language societies and enrichment events

Students are accustomed to high expectations and engage well in discussion-based lessons.

Wider Contribution

Independent schools value staff who contribute to the broader life of the school. The successful candidate may be involved in:

• Leading language clubs or cultural societies
• Supporting international trips or exchange visits
• Acting as a pastoral tutor within the house system
• Participating in co-curricular activities

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or equivalent experience in an independent or high-performing setting
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in both French and German
• Be confident teaching up to A-Level
• Show enthusiasm for cultural enrichment and global awareness
• Value collaboration and professional growth

A commitment to promoting languages within the wider school community is essential.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive independent school salary
• Small classes and engaged students
• Strong departmental support and CPD
• Free on-site parking and term-time meals
• A collegiate, academically focused environment

This is an outstanding opportunity to teach Modern Languages in a respected Newcastle independent school where scholarship, culture and pastoral care are deeply embedded.