French Teacher

Position Summary

We are seeking a French Teacher who will deliver high-quality French language instruction to students, fostering strong communication skills, cultural understanding, and global awareness. The teacher will create an engaging, student-centred learning environment that supports language acquisition at multiple levels and aligns with international curriculum standards.

Key Responsibilities – reporting to the Head of Languages, your key responsibilities will include:

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality, effective French lessons to students across assigned grade levels, by developing engaging learning materials
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles and language proficiency levels
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Integrate components of the French culture to enhance student engagement
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents to support growth and development
• Contribute to the development, review, and enhancement of the French curriculum
• Ensure curriculum continuity, progression, and alignment across grade levels

Classroom Management & Pastoral Care

• Create a safe, inclusive, respectful learning environment that supports all learners
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using school policies and restorative approaches
• Provide pastoral support to students and contribute to the school’s homeroom programme, if assigned

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student performance
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in teaching practices
• Participate in staff meetings, school events, and collaborative planning sessions
• Contribute to extracurricular activities such as clubs, competitions, and school events
• Uphold the school’s mission, values, and safeguarding standards

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in French, Modern Languages, Education, Linguistics, or related field
• Teaching qualification / certification
• Experience teaching French (native or near-native proficiency)
• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)
• Understanding of international school environments and multicultural classrooms
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Preferred

• Familiarity with Cambridge International Curriculum
• Experience teaching multiple proficiency levels
• Ability to support extracurricular programs (e.g. French Club, language competitions, trips).

Personal Qualities

• Passion for teaching and inspiring young people, enabling them to grow and flourish
• Adaptability and creativity in designing instructional activities that promote active learning and engagement
• Desire to raise educational standards in Nepal, and helping to have a transformational impact on wider Nepali society
• Ability to collaborate well within a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues and students

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff must adhere to child protection policies and undergo background checks.