Teacher - French (Secondary)

Mesaieed International School

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Teacher of French to join our thriving language faculty at Mesaieed International School. You will bring passion, creativity, and high expectations to the classroom, inspiring students to develop strong linguistic skills and a deep appreciation of francophone culture.

As a highly skilled practitioner, you will deliver engaging and authentic French language learning across Key Stages 3 5. You will ensure every student is challenged, supported, and motivated to achieve their personal best through high-quality teaching that is adaptive, responsive, and rooted in the belief that all students deserve success. You will draw on evidence-informed strategies to ensure that the needs of every learner are anticipated, the curriculum is accessible, and progress is strong for all. You will also contribute to the

continued success of a high-achieving department, which recently celebrated exceptional outcomes, including a Top in Qatar award in 2025 for one of our Year 11 students with Edexcel, reflecting our ambition and commitment to academic excellence in languages.

Beyond the classroom, you will make a meaningful contribution to the wider life of the school by strengthening cultural enrichment through activities such as language clubs, international events, educational visits, and opportunities for real-world communication. You will actively promote a learning environment in which students feel known, valued, and encouraged to take risks and thrive as confident linguists.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues, within the Arabic and Languages Faculty and across the school to embed consistency, clarity, and high expectations in all aspects of teaching and learning. You will engage in professional development, coaching, and departmental initiatives that continually refine practice and contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting time to join Mesaieed International School, as we continue to develop a high-performing and collaborative culture rooted in academic excellence and equity. The successful candidate will be determined to make a real difference and embrace the opportunity to teach in a forward-thinking school with exceptional young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outstanding Classroom Practice: Deliver high-quality and engaging French lessons across KS3 KS5 that promote linguistic confidence, intercultural understanding, and strong academic outcomes for all learners
• Adaptive Teaching: Use evidence-informed strategies to anticipate learner needs, scaffold effectively, and ensure every student, including SEND or BML, can access, enjoy, and excel in French
• Assessment and Progress Tracking: Use formative and summative assessment intelligently to monitor student progress, identify misconceptions or gaps, and implement timely, targeted adaptations that lead to sustained improvement
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the French curriculum, ensuring strong sequencing, cultural richness, and alignment with MIS s Framework for Excellence
• Co-Curricular Enrichment: Lead or support opportunities that extend language learning beyond the classroom, such as cultural events, language clubs, international trips, competitions, and collaboration with francophone communities
• Collaboration and Professional Development: Work proactively with colleagues to share effective practice, participate in coaching and CPD, and contribute to team-based improvement initiatives that strengthen teaching quality across the school
• Student Wellbeing and Relationships: Build strong, positive relationships with students, nurturing confidence, curiosity, and resilience while maintaining high expectations for conduct, participation, and achievement
• Family Engagement: Maintain proactive communication with families to celebrate progress, address concerns, and support every child in achieving their full potential
• Safeguarding and Inclusion: Promote the highest standards of safeguarding, equity, and wellbeing in line with school policy, playing an active role in early identification of barriers to learning and ensuring appropriate support pathways

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Successful experience teaching French across KS3 KS5
• Demonstrable success in raising student outcomes and fostering a love of language learning
• Strong understanding of inclusive, adaptive, and evidence-informed classroom practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence in using assessment to drive progress
• A real commitment to professional growth, research-informed practice, and collaborative improvement
• Alignment with MIS s values and drive to contribute actively to school life

Desirable:

• Ability to teach a second language (e.g. Spanish or Arabic)
• Experience of working in an international or multicultural school environment
• Experience supporting students with SEND or BML in language learning
• A willingness to lead or develop trips, partnerships, or international language enrichment experiences