Primary French Teacher

Closing date for applications: 6th November 2026
Role start date: 11th January 2027

Applicants must have a valid Swiss work permit or an EU passport in additional to a recognised teaching qualification

Job Context:
French teachers at Geneva English School fulfil a crucial role in our school community and the education of our pupils. The Primary French department takes responsibility for the French academic and pastoral needs of the children and are the first point of contact for parents about French. They work closely with class teachers, learning assistants and the leadership team, planning together and sharing ideas. At Geneva English School French is a considered a core subject in the curriculum, with Primary school pupils taught French in levelled ability groups. Close collaboration is encouraged, and we look for links to integrate French across different areas of the Primary curriculum.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

● Teach the lessons assigned to you, from Reception to Year 6, planning appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, making effective use of resources, and securing the highest possible standards of learning and achievement.
● Take an active role in the pastoral care of all pupils in the class, monitoring behaviour, relationships, personal and social development.
● Promote through encouragement and a positive approach the general welfare of the class to ensure that the social and academic needs of the pupils are met.
● Encourage the social and cultural development of all pupils.
● Establish professional and effective communication with parents, reporting to them formally and informally on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
● Show commitment to and be actively involved in extracurricular activities and in the wider life of the School.
● Act in accordance with the policies of the School and in particular with the principles laid down in the Staff Handbook, Staff Code of Conduct and Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
● Experience, in a school context, of teaching French as a foreign language (FLE) to children aged 5-11 years old.
● A caring and compassionate approach to teaching ensuring every child fulfils their individual potential
● Excellent command of both spoken and written French and English
● Ability to work in a way that ensures the safety and well-being of children
● Excellent communication skills with colleagues, pupils and parents 1
● Enthusiasm, creativity, independence, drive to demonstrate a real passion for teaching, training and learning to the highest standards
● An undergraduate degree qualification
● An international recognised teaching qualification
● Valid Swiss work permit or European/Swiss passport How to apply: Please apply by submitting a letter of application and a copy of your CV via the advertisement on JobUp.

In your application letter you should outline your professional impact in the classroom and how you fulfil the job description and person specification. Due to the large number of applications we get for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school.
Safer Recruitment: GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. 2