Job ID: S-U-5719 - French (first language) and French as an Additional Language Teacher position

French (first language) and French as an Additional Language Teacher positionOpen Sky International is looking for a teacher of French (first language) and French as an Additional Language (FAL) with the ability to teach up to IGCSE and A level French to join our secondary school in Boulogne-Billancourt, just outside Paris.Our schoolOpen Sky International is a French and English bilingual private school, situated in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris. The school opened in 2012 for early years and primary pupils, and currently welcomes children and students from the maternelle (or early years) classes up to Terminale (or Year 13 in the British system). Older students take a mix of GCSE, IGCSE, International A level and A level examinations. All learners follow a bilingual timetable, taking approximately half of their classes in French and half in English. Our vision is to provide a bilingual education of excellence for our pupils, and our academic programme is built on the strongest aspects of a range of international curricula and teaching and learning methodology. We have high expectations from the onset for all pupils and we aim for our curriculum to be rigorous, broad and engaging. Class sizes across the school are small and our pupils are courteous, hard-working and motivated. We are a fully international school, catering for both French and expatriate families, and we are proud of our multicultural school community. Our staff at all levels are enthusiastic and passionate about education and possess a sound understanding of best practice. French is taught at all levels in our secondary school, and we offer Pearson Edexcel GCSE French in Year 11 and International A Level French in the sixth-form. Some students will follow the FAL course with a view to rapidly developing their competence in French so that they may join the main French language class as soon as possible. The roleWe wish to appoint a suitably qualified teacher of of French (first language) and French as an Additional Language (FAL) with the ability to teach up to IGCSE and A Level French. An ability to teach History and Geography (based on the National French Education curriculum in Middle School) would be an advantage. The exact timetable and subject allocation offered will depend on the specialism, skills and experience of the successful candidate and the requirements of the students and curriculum for the 2026-2027 academic year.What kind of teacher are we looking for?We are seeking a qualified and experienced teacher with a minimum of five years relevant experience who: · Is a fluent English speaker, with experience of the requirements of the British curriculum and qualification system.· Has experience of teaching French up to GCSE/IGCSE and ideally A level and French as an Additional Language· An ability to teach History and Geography (based on the National French Education curriculum in Middle School) would be an advantage· Has a good honours degree and qualified teacher status.· Is an inspiring professional who enthuses his or her classes.· Is enthusiastic and passionate about education, with