Foreign Language Instructor (French)

The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 25 Hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UQ3 – UQ6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bring language to life and inspire confident communicators

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic and fluent French speaker to join our growing Modern Foreign Languages provision as a Foreign Language Instructor.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing students’ confidence in spoken French, supporting them to become effective communicators and deepening their understanding of language and culture.

Working across the Trust, you will support students in lessons, deliver targeted speaking practice and help bring languages to life through authentic materials, cultural insight and engaging interactions.

About the role

As a Foreign Language Instructor, you will:

• Work closely with teachers and curriculum leaders to support high-quality language learning.
• Deliver small group and individual speaking sessions, helping students develop fluency and confidence.
• Assist teachers with classroom curriculum delivery.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of classroom learning activities.
• Prepare and use engaging, up-to-date and authentic materials to enhance learning.
• Support students in preparing for GCSE and A Level speaking assessments.
• Contribute to the development of resources across the Trust.
• Play an active role in enrichment activities, including clubs, revision sessions and cultural opportunities

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a fluent or native French speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people, motivating and engaging them.
• Has the ability to support language learning within a cultural context, bringing the subject to life.
• Is organised, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has a genuine passion for education and making a difference

Why join us?

At GORSE, you’ll be part of a trust where:

• High challenge and high support underpin everything we do.
• Staff at every stage benefit from exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Collaboration and innovation are actively encouraged.
• You can make a genuine difference to students’ life chances.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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Foreign Language Instructor - Trust.pdf - 313 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Gorse Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gorse Academies Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gorse-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to The Gorse Academies Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tgat.org.uk.

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