Job Description

Withington Girls’ School—named The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade (2021)—is seeking a well-qualified and experienced Teacher of French (Maternity Cover). We are an outstandingly successful independent day school that prioritizes an innovative, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment. Our curriculum goes beyond the National Curriculum, focusing on enrichment and extension to ensure our pupils are prepared not just for exams, but for life.

Role Overview

Contract: Full-time, one-year fixed term (Maternity Cover).
Duration: September 2026 – August 2027.
Salary: Competitive (Independent Sector).
Key Stages: KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A-Level), including university application preparation.
Additional Scope: For interested candidates, Subject Lead responsibilities may be available. There is also the potential to teach Spanish up to at least KS3; please specify your ability to do so in your application.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality French instruction that fosters a genuine love of learning and fulfills each pupil’s potential.
Design and implement innovative lessons that extend beyond standard examination requirements.
Support students through the A-Level curriculum and provide specialized guidance for those applying to university for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL).
Contribute to the school’s wide breadth of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
Maintain the highest standards of academic excellence and pastoral care, in line with the school’s ethos.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications: A well-qualified specialist with a strong academic background in French.
Experience: Proven experience teaching French up to A-Level in a high-achieving environment.
Mindset: An educator who values diversity, intellectual curiosity, and an “innovation-first” approach to pedagogy.
Collaboration: A team player who will integrate into our happy and dedicated staff body.

Why Withington Girls’ School?

Excellence: Join the North-West’s school of the decade, known for its “outstandingly successful” results and happy atmosphere.
Culture: Work in an environment where staff are treated with dignity and respect, and where diversity is actively sought and celebrated.
Development: Opportunities to take on subject leadership during the cover period and access to high-level professional engagement.

Application Information

Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and safeguarding.

Method: Submit the School’s official application form and a covering letter to recruitment@wgs.org. CVs alone will not be considered.
Closing Date: 8:00 AM, Friday 6th March 2026.
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026.

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