Head of French – Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious French specialist to join our school as a full time Head of French, with the ability to offer Spanish, German or Mandarin to at least KS3. The candidate will join a large and successful Languages department at an exciting time of its development at one of Surrey’s highest achieving schools. French is offered as an option from Year 7 and all the way up to A Level and it is one of the most popular languages in the school. The successful candidate will have a real passion for language learning and teaching as well as a proven track record of excellent results and experience of teaching Oxbridge. A willingness to run residential trips, exchanges and enrichment days is key for the role.

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience. The City of London Freemen’s School operates its own salary scale which is substantially above the national pay scales.

For further details of this post and to download an application pack, please visit the School’s website Work with us | City of London Freemens School,. Please send a completed application form and a covering letter to the Headmaster, by email to CLFS-Recruitment@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Application deadline is 9am on Monday 11th May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews that will take place on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May 2026 2026.

The School retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process. Early applications are encouraged.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.