Glenalmond College - Teacher of French

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of French.

Detail

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of French to join our thriving Modern Languages Faculty at Glenalmond College. The successful candidate will be passionate about language and culture and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of abilities and age groups, including CIE IGCSE, AQA A-level, and SQA Higher. They will inspire pupils to build strong linguistic skills and cultural knowledge, while fostering a genuine enthusiasm for language learning. The successful candidate must be registered or eligible to register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) to teach French.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

● Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and challenging lessons in French, including CIE IGCSE, AQA A-level, and SQA Higher. 

● Support pupils in building the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge essential for strong attainment in Modern Languages courses. ● Assess, record, and report on the progress and attainment of pupils in accordance with Faculty and school policies. 

● Contribute to the continued development of schemes of work, resources, and teaching strategies within the Modern Languages context. 

● Maintain high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. 

● Participate fully in departmental and Faculty meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development opportunities. 

● Contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in enrichment activities, language clubs, cultural events, and overseas trips. 

● Engage in continual professional reflection to enhance teaching practice and support departmental improvement. Person Specification Essential 

Qualifications and Experience 

● A good honours degree in French, or a closely related discipline. 

● Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or equivalent). 

● Current registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) to teach French

● Proven experience of teaching French to examination level at secondary school. 

● Experience of teaching IGCSE in French.  

● Experience of teaching A-level French. 

● Experience of teaching SQA Higher and Advanced Higher in French. 

● Native or near-native fluency in French. 

● Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments in Modern Languages. 

● Evidence of delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning.

About Glenalmond College 

Glenalmond College is an inspiring place to live and work. The community atmosphere and warmth of welcome are matched by the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who are key to the success of the school.

Glenalmond welcomes boys and girls, aged 12 to 18, as boarders or day pupils. Most of our pupils are British, but we also have a number of pupils from up to 16 different countries around the world. There are up to 400 pupils at Glenalmond College, an almost even balance of boys and girls.

Glenalmond offers a rigorous model of education with international currency. A curriculum of breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and recognise developments in technology.

Our purpose at Glenalmond is to help make the world a better place. That aim hasn’t changed at all since our foundation way back in 1847, and we share Ralph Waldo Emerson’s definition of success:

“To laugh often and much…to appreciate beauty…to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better…to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.”

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