Trainee French Teacher

Begin Your Teaching Career in a Prestigious Hertfordshire School

This forward-thinking independent day school offers a nurturing, academically rigorous environment for girls aged 4 to 18. The school fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, confidence, and empowerment—encouraging students to engage deeply with global issues and diverse cultures.

With a strong emphasis on languages and international outlook, the school provides an enriching setting for aspiring French teachers. It blends tradition with innovation, placing pupil wellbeing at its heart, and supports students in developing both academic excellence and personal integrity.

Train with Grad2Teach

Grad2Teach offers a unique, salaried route into teaching. Our two-phase programme allows aspiring teachers to train on the job while earning a salary and gaining full QTS through Coventry University.

Our programme includes:

• Salaried placement from day one

• PGCE with QTS awarded by Coventry University

• Expert mentoring and continuous in-school support

• Blended training aligned to the Core Content Framework

• Development rooted in the national Teaching Standards

• A route focused on long-term teacher retention and progression

  What We’re Looking For

• A degree (ideally in French, Modern Languages, or a related field)
• A genuine interest in teaching and modern languages education
• Resilience, commitment, and the ability to adapt and learn
• GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility possible in Phase 1)
• An enthusiasm for inspiring a new generation of linguists