Primary Teacher

French Teacher – Dorchester
Monday to Friday | Years 5–8 | Paid to Scale | February Start

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-regarded school in Dorchester that is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled French Teacher to join their team from February through to May, with the possibility of the role extending further.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated language specialist who is passionate about delivering engaging and high-quality French lessons to pupils across Years 5–8.

Position Details:

• Role: French Teacher
• Location: Dorchester
• Year Groups: Years 5–8
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Start Date: February (until May, with potential extension)
• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS), depending on experience
• Expectations: Planning, marking, assessment and full teaching responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) with experience teaching French
• Can deliver dynamic and engaging lessons suited to KS2 and lower KS3
• Has strong organisational skills and is confident planning and marking
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and supports their progress
• Is reliable, proactive and committed to high standards of teaching

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive pay to scale, paid weekly through PAYE
• A dedicated specialist consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to tailored CPD opportunities and training
• A smooth and supportive onboarding process

If you are a passionate French Teacher looking for a full-time role in Dorchester and are excited about helping pupils progress in their language learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our Dorset team for more information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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