Teacher of French

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Southend-on-Sea
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£51,558 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Teaching French Language Curriculum Development Classroom Management Communication DBS Check

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative Teacher of French. This post would suit both experienced colleagues and newly qualified entrants to the profession who would be well supported by an effective ECT programme.

Job details

Job role: Teacher

Suitable for early career teachers jobs

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject: French

Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: MPR 1 to UPR 5 £33,245 to £51,558

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative Teacher of French. This post would suit both experienced colleagues and newly qualified entrants to the profession who would be well supported by an effective ECT programme.

Shoeburyness High School is a large,vibrantand diverse secondary school that has an excellent reputation as a warm and supportive environment in which to work and learn. We are very popular with families in the local area and consequently we are heavily oversubscribed.

Our young people deserve the best and if you have very high expectations married with energy and positivity then we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.

Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.

Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.

We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.

We are proud to be a part of the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.

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

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

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