Secondary Teacher of French

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**Job Overview**

The British Council School in Madrid is currently seeking to appoint an outstanding, caring and dedicated professional to the position of **French Teacher**for its Secondary School. This position will be a full-time appointment on a temporary contract starting as soon as possible.

The **French Teacher**will work closely with a wide team of professionals composed of teaching staff, senior and middle leaders and Business Services staff, serving the students and their families, teaching students in Key Stage 3, 4 (English National Curriculum) and Key Stage 5 (Bilingual Baccalaureate - BiBac®) as a member of the team and ensuring the highest standards of teaching & learning and pastoral care for our students, supporting them to reach their academic potential and in their development as global citizens.

The British Council School is part of the British Council, the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities worldwide.

**Role Purpose**
- To teach students in Key Stage 3, 4 (English National Curriculum) and Key Stage 5 (Bilingual Baccalaureate - BiBac®) as a member of our team ensuring the highest standards of teaching & learning and pastoral care for our students, supporting them to reach their academic potential and in their development as global citizens.

**Accountabilities**
- Set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils while promoting progress and strong outcomes.
- Adapt teaching strategies to address the strengths and needs of all pupils and utilize assessments effectively.
- Manage behavior to ensure a positive and safe learning environment.Fulfill professional responsibilities, including duties assigned by the line manager under the National Private Schools Collective Agreement.

**Qualification**

**Essentials**
- Proficient spoken and written in **French language**level minimum **C2**Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equivalent).B2 CEFR or equivalent in English.

**Desirables**
- Master's degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training.
- Proficient spoken and written level (minimum C2 CEFR or equivalent) in French language.C2 CEFR or equivalent in English.

**Work Experience**

**Essentials**
- Recently completed teacher training programme in the specific phase applied to, demonstrating relevant experience in a UK, International or Bilingual School.Recent, relevant, professional development in Teaching and Learning.

**Desirables**
- A minimum of 2 years recent and relevant teaching experience within the last 5 years in the Secondary phase in a UK, International or Bilingual School.
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL) / English as Second Language (ESL) teaching experience with children.
- Recent experience in delivery of English National Curriculum.KS3, KS4 and KS5 experience.

**Salary and Benefits**
- **Salary**: Starting with 31,972EUR per annum (Based on qualification and experience).
- **Medical allowance**: The opportunity to belong to a private health insurance company at reduced rates.

**Additional Information**
- **Contract duration**: 3-months contract temporary with the possibility of extension according to school's needs.

**Closing date and time - Tuesday 4th February 2025 (23:59 Spain Time)**

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