
Head of French
Full time @kampala international school uganda posted 1 month ago in Education Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job overview
The Head of French will lead the development and delivery of the French curriculum across the whole school, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. This role is pivotal in promoting French as a foreign language while also supporting the increasing number of francophone students at KISU. The successful candidate will inspire a love for the language, foster cultural awareness, and create an inclusive environment for all learners.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Curriculum Development:
- Lead and oversee the French curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form, ensuring progression and continuity across key stages.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies that engage and challenge all students, both beginners and fluent speakers.
- Ensure the curriculum reflects the diverse needs of students, including supporting francophone students in maintaining and advancing their language skills.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate French across the wider curriculum where appropriate.
Teaching and Learning:
- Deliver high-quality, differentiated French lessons across primary and secondary levels.
- Create an engaging and immersive learning environment that promotes language acquisition and appreciation of French culture.
- Foster language development in both foreign language learners and native speakers, recognising their different needs and strengths.
- Utilise a variety of resources, including digital tools, to enhance language learning.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
- Develop and implement effective assessment practices to track student progress in French at all levels.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students, parents, and school leadership.
- Prepare students for external examinations and internationally recognised language qualifications, where appropriate.
Pastoral and Inclusion Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to francophone students to ensure their smooth integration and continued academic success.
- Advocate for francophone students and foster a school culture that values linguistic diversity.
- Work closely with the pastoral team to ensure the well-being and academic progression of all students.
Professional Development and Collaboration:
- Lead and support the professional development of staff teaching French across the school.
- Stay informed about current trends and best practices in language teaching, bringing new ideas and methods to the school.
- Participate in and contribute to whole-school events and initiatives that celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in French, Education, or a related field (or equivalent).
- Recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
- Proven experience teaching French at both primary and secondary levels.
- Experience leading a department or managing a language programme is desirable.
- Fluency in French and strong command of English.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students and staff.
- Passion for the French language and culture, with a commitment to promoting multiculturalism in the school environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including francophone learners and those new to the language.
- Proficiency in integrating technology into language learning.
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