Secondary French Teacher

Broadoaks British School was founded out of a passion to deliver very high standards of education with a strong focus on a holistic approach to learning. We wanted a school where solid foundations will be set for life, where children are encouraged to become all round achievers having respect for themselves and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Secondary French Teacher

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons: Design and implement well-structured, engaging, and differentiated french lessons that cater to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.

• Assess and monitor student progress: Regularly evaluate students' French understanding through formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their learning.

• Curriculum development and innovation: Contribute to the development, implementation, and periodic review of the French curriculum, ensuring alignment with the school's educational objectives and external examination requirements.

• Extracurricular engagement: Organize and lead French clubs, competitions, and enrichment programs to foster students' interest in English beyond the classroom.

• Create an effective learning environment: Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active learning and mathematical exploration.

• Collaboration with colleagues: Work closely with other teachers, SEN support staff, and school leadership to share best practices, develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and support students with diverse needs.

• Parental and stakeholder engagement: Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and offer strategies for supporting learning at home.

• Use of technology in teaching: Integrate technology and digital resources into French instruction to enhance engagement, problem-solving skills, and real-world applications of french language concepts.

• Professional development and continuous learning: Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay updated on best practices in English education.

• School community participation: Support school-wide initiatives, events, and activities, actively contributing to the broader educational experience and the school's culture of excellence.

• Key Performance Indicators

• Lesson effectiveness and student engagement: Deliver a minimum of 90 percent of planned lessons per term that are rated as engaging and well-structured based on student feedback, classroom observations, and lesson evaluations by school leadership.

• Student performance and progress: Achieve a minimum of 75 percent of students demonstrating progress in French as measured through termly assessments, with at least 10 percent of students exceeding expectations.

• Curriculum development and innovation: Contribute at least two curriculum enhancements or innovative teaching strategies per academic year that improve student learning outcomes and align with external examination standards.

• Extracurricular involvement: Organize at least three French-related extracurricular activities per academic year, such as competitions, clubs, or enrichment sessions, with at least 60 percent student participation.

• Technology integration in teaching: Implement and utilize at least three digital tools or technology-based learning strategies per term to enhance French instruction and problem-solving skills.

• Parental and stakeholder communication: Maintain at least 90 percent positive parent engagement, ensuring timely updates on student progress through at least one structured communication per term (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, reports, or newsletters).

• Assessment, recording and reporting: Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use outcomes to adapt teaching accordingly. Provide quality marking and feedback and identify clear targets for future learning as appropriate. Carry out assessment cycles (e.g., collection of effort and attainment assessments, reports) as agreed by the school. Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual

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Safeguarding:

Broadoaks British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The French Teacher will be expected to:

• Work in line with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead
• Participate in safeguarding training and updates to ensure a robust understanding of child protection responsibilities
• Promote the safety and well-being of all students in the school
• Contribute to a culture of vigilance and a safe learning environment for all

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.