Secondary French Teacher At Broadoaks British School
full-time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and Deliver Engaging Lessons: Design and implement well-structured, engaging, and differentiated french lessons that cater to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Assess and Monitor Student Progress: Regularly evaluate students' French understanding through formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their learning.
Curriculum Development and Innovation: Contribute to the development, implementation, and periodic review of the French curriculum, ensuring alignment with the school's educational objectives and external examination requirements.
Extracurricular Engagement: Organize and lead French clubs, competitions, and enrichment programs to foster students' interest in English beyond the classroom.
Create an Effective Learning Environment: Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active learning and mathematical exploration.
Collaboration with Colleagues: Work closely with other teachers, SEN support staff, and school leadership to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and support students with diverse needs.
Parental and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and offer strategies for supporting learning at home.
Use of Technology in Teaching: Integrate technology and digital resources into French instruction to enhance engagement, problem-solving skills, and real-world applications of french language concepts.
Professional Development and Continuous Learning: Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay updated on best practices in English education.
School Community Participation: Support school-wide initiatives, events, and activities, actively contributing to the broader educational experience and the school's culture of excellence.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Lesson Effectiveness and Student Engagement
Deliver a minimum of 90% of planned lessons per term that are rated as engaging and well-structured based on student feedback, classroom observations, and lesson evaluations by school leadership.
Student Performance and Progress
Achieve a minimum of 75% of students demonstrating progress in French as measured through termly assessments, with at least 10% of students exceeding expectations.
Curriculum Development and Innovation
Contribute at least two curriculum enhancements or innovative teaching strategies per academic year that improve student learning outcomes and align with external examination standards.
Extracurricular Involvement
Organize at least three French-related extracurricular activities per academic year, such as competitions, clubs, or enrichment sessions, with at least 60% student participation.
Technology Integration in Teaching
Implement and utilize at least three digital tools or technology-based learning strategies per term to enhance French instruction and problem-solving skills.
Parental and Stakeholder Communication
Maintain at least 90% positive parent engagement, ensuring timely updates on student progress through at least one structured communication per term (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, reports, or newsletters).
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use outcomes to adapt teaching accordingly.
Provide quality marking and feedback and identify clear targets for future learning as appropriate.
Carry out assessment cycles (e.g., collection of effort and attainment assessments, reports) as agreed by the school.
Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans.
Safeguarding
Broadoaks British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The French Teacher will be expected to:
Work in line with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
Maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
Participate in safeguarding training and updates to ensure a robust understanding of child protection responsibilities
Promote the safety and well-being of all students in the school
Contribute to a culture of vigilance and a safe learning environment for all