French Teacher to a Level W/second Language to Igcse

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

3 March 2025

**Job overview**:
**JOB DESCRIPTION: FRENCH TEACHER (w/SECOND LANGUAGE TO IGCSE)**

**Role Summary**:
The French Teacher will deliver high-quality language instruction to students at The British School of Monaco, teaching French to A Level and an additional language (such as Spanish or Italian) to IGCSE. The role requires a dynamic and engaging educator who can foster linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and a love for languages. The teacher will support students in developing their communication skills and preparing for British public examinations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Language Instruction_
- Plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons in French up to A Level.
- Teach an additional modern foreign language (such as Spanish or Italian) up to IGCSE.
- Develop students' linguistic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Encourage cultural appreciation through authentic materials, literature, and discussions.
- Progress Monitoring and Assessment_
- Conduct formative and summative assessments to track student progress.
- Provide regular feedback to students and parents on academic performance.
- Prepare students thoroughly for IGCSE and A Level examinations.
- Exam Preparation_
- Teach effective exam techniques, essay writing skills, and oral presentation strategies.
- Support students in achieving their best possible results in external assessments.
- Stakeholder Communication_
- Work closely with parents, guardians, and academic advisors to ensure student success.
- Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues to enhance language learning at the school.
- Resource Creation_
- Develop engaging and interactive teaching materials tailored to different learning styles.
- Integrate technology and multimedia resources to support language acquisition.
- School Contributions_
- Support extracurricular activities related to languages, such as language clubs or cultural events.
- Supervise students during school activities, excursions, or events as needed.
- Participate in professional development and contribute to the school's academic vision.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Essential_
- Native proficiency in French.
- Proficiency in an additional language (such as Spanish or Italian) to IGCSE level.
- A university degree in French, Modern Foreign Languages, or a related field.
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- Experience teaching French to A Level and a second language to IGCSE in a British or international school.
- Strong knowledge of British curricula, including IGCSE and A Level requirements.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Desirable_
- Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school setting.
- Familiarity with using digital tools for language learning.
- Understanding of differentiation techniques to support students with various learning needs.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Passion for language teaching and student success.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in students.
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach to teaching.

**Conditions**:

- Position based in Monaco at a private British school.
- Full-time teaching role.

**Safeguarding Children**:
The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/she comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant British School of Monaco Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and Procedures at all times. Any concerns regarding a child’s welfare must be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy.

The British School of Monaco is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Pre-employment background checks and safer recruitment practices will be conducted before any appointment is confirmed.

**About**The British School of Monaco**:
**The British School of Monaco**
- 8 Avenue de Fontvieille, Le Meridien, Monaco
- 98000
- Monaco

+377 798 0154

Our Approach

The British School of Monaco approach to learning synthesises traditional, well-honed principles and best practice with groundbreaking pedagogical approaches. Built into the curriculum delivery is an understanding of how children learn and factors affecting their neurological development. This is underpinned by a recognition that the 21st century child is required to be an reflective, resilient and adaptive individual who continually strives to understand more about how they learn, and to learn more deeply, thereby maximising their broader growth and development.

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