TEACHER OF FRENCH WITH SPANISH
MPS/UPR (Outer London) – full-time or part-time
Required from September 2025
We’re looking to appoint a teacher of French and Spanish who would relish the opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, articulate and diligent student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of languages brings to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them become more culturally aware and flourish as global citizens.
Both French and Spanish are popular subject choices at GCSE and A Level, with a number pursuing dual language GCSEs. Our languages departments supported the achievement of an extraordinary set of grades in 2024 with 76% of French and 95% of Spanish GCSE grades respectively at level 9-8, and 86% A*-A in French and 100% A*-A in Spanish A-Level grades respectively. Both languages are ably supported by specialist Foreign Language Assistants.
Candidates suitable for the role will:
• be confident in teaching both French and Spanish to GCSE students and with the potential to teach French to A-Level students. New teachers will be supported in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching to A level over a period of time
• be confident in teaching both languages to high achieving students
• be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range
• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
We can offer:
• the opportunity to join highly successful and collaborative French and Spanish departments with a range of expertise
• a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages
• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
• a two-week October half term
• a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.
• a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site. Please apply using the downloadable application form on this page or available on our website, or contact the school office. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 19 May 2025
Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.