Trainee French Teacher

Town/City:Dartford

Salary/Rate:£20,000 - £24,000

County:Kent

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:French

Job ref:SM-SGL-FT

Post Date:23. 04. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Chris Kinread

Director

+44 (0) 208 148 6733

chrisk@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

A High-Expectations Secondary School in Kent

This opportunity is based in a well-regarded secondary school known for its high expectations, inclusive values, and strong focus on pupil achievement. The school supports a diverse and ambitious student body and prides itself on delivering a broad, balanced curriculum that champions both academic and personal development.

The Modern Foreign Languages department plays a key role in encouraging global awareness and cultural understanding, offering engaging and immersive French lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. With a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, this school provides an ideal training ground for aspiring language teachers to develop their craft in a supportive and aspirational setting.

About the Role & Grad2Teach Programme

This Graduate Trainee French Teacher role is part of the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme, offering a practical, supported route into teaching while working towards your PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will:

Begin as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting French lessons and engaging pupils in language learning
Progress through our two-phase training model, designed to increase your classroom confidence and subject knowledge
Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University
Earn a salary while training—avoiding tuition debt
Receive ongoing mentorship, coaching, and access to a blended training programme aligned with the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

Phase 1: Support-focused, assisting in lesson planning, small group interventions, and pupil progress tracking
Phase 2: Deliver up to 18 hours of independent teaching per week while completing PGCE assessments

This route is ideal for French graduates or multilingual professionals ready to begin a fulfilling career in education.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

Hold a UK bachelor’s degree, ideally in French, Modern Languages, or a related subject
Are passionate about teaching and secondary education
Demonstrate strong communication, resilience, and a growth mindset
Hold (or are working towards) GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility may be available in Phase 1)

Whether you are a recent graduate or a career changer, this is your opportunity to earn, learn, and make a real difference in the classroom.

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