Lead Teacher of French

JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGOur full-time students are based at White Lodge inRichmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses forUpper School students in Pimlico and CoventGarden. We also have offices on BedfordStreet in Covent Garden.The Royal Ballet School operates in locationsworldwide, including different Associate centresand venues for Intensive Courses.Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, ourteam respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in ourorganisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive.Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supportingindividuals to reach their full potential. WHAT’S INIT FOR YOU?GENEROUSPENSIONSCHEMESEASONTICKETLOANCYCLE TOWORKSCHEMEEMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAMMELEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESDISCOUNTSOFF A VARIETYOF BRANDSTECH ANDELECTRICVEHICLE SCHEMEGENEROUSANNUALLEAVELEAD TEACHEROF FRENCHAPPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      White Lodge, Richmond ParkSTART DATE:1 September 2026SALARY:                         The School has its own pay scaleand the starting salary point will takeinto consideration knowledge, skillsand experience. There will be anadditional monetary allowance inrecognition of the lead teacher role.APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:            8 May 2026. Applications will bescreened on submission. The Schoolreserves the right to interview andappoint if a suitable candidate isfound before the closing date.OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSTTo be an integral member of the wider academic team, as both a teacher andacademic tutor, delivering inspirational learning that motivates young peopleto achieve their very best. To lead the French department, (KS3 & KS4), andpromote the subject within the school to encourage, as far as possible, uptakeat KS4.0.4 FTE (approx.). This is a part-time post based on a normal working week ofMonday - Friday during term time. The School will try to accommodate allteaching into 2.5 or 3 days each week, but cannot guarantee this in anyparticular year. There are no academic lessons on Saturdays, however all staffare expected to undertake weekend activities in line with the details belowand applicants should be aware that there are a number of parent’s meetingsand other formal school events at the weekend.HOURS:SUMMARY OF THE ROLEThis role is responsible for the successful running of the department (KS3 andKS4) with, currently, line-management responsibility of one other member ofteaching staff. The post holder will deliver up-to-date and relevant lessonsusing a range of teaching methods, fully utilising digital technology. Allstudents have iPads and MS Teams is the digital learning platform that theSchool uses. The post holder is required to play a full and active role in thebroader life of the School, pastorally and artistically and events such asweekend activities. All new academic staff, who are non-residential, are required to commit to oneevening duty every two school weeks in one of the boarding houses byarrangement with the Assistant Principal (Pastoral & Welfare).MAIN DUTIESTo be responsible for the successful running of the departmentTo teach Key Stage 3 and 4 in line with the prevailing curriculum offerTo contribute to the highest academic standards at The Royal BalletSchoolSupport the aims and ethos of the School.ROLE PURPOSELead teachers are expected to fulfil the requirements of a teacher andAcademic Tutor at The Royal Ballet School. In addition, they are responsiblefor the overall leadership of their department as follows:Producing an annual Departmental (Curriculum) Review and Handbook inline with the School’s objectivesSelecting appropriate specifications (where relevant) and devising,producing and updating Scheme’s of Work for thesePromoting and monitoring student progressEnsuring appropriate preparation for public (external) and/or internalexaminationsProviding up-to-date information on the subject for the School’s website,and for the current and prospective parentsEnsuring that subject provision is in line with current best practice anddevelopments in the subject.CURRICULUMTEACHINGEnsuring high teaching and learning standards are maintainedEnsuring the quality of departmental reporting and assessment is in linewith School policyUndertake the relevant CPD and peer observation internally and externallyCommunicating with parents as needed; including the handling ofdepartmental/curriculum concernsLead the staff development review with team members as required.MANAGEMENT (of self and others within the team)Managing the curriculum/departmental budgetEnsuring appropriate resources to support delivery of the subjectEnsuring that classroom noticeboards have relevant and current displaysEnsuring all examination records and entries are accurate and timelyMaintaining good general administrative ‘housekeeping’.ADMINISTRATIONPlanning and preparing lessons with due regard for the need fordifferentiationSetting and marking work and recording marks as requiredPromoting, monitoring and encouraging student progressMaintaining good order and discipline in line with the School’s BehaviourPolicyProducing accurate, timely reports as requiredPreparing students for public (external) and internal examinationsAttending staff, academic and progress meetings and assembliesContributing to departmental activities such as displays, trips, curriculumresources, Scheme’s of Work and so on.Academic Teachers are encouraged to take a fulland active part in the life of the Schooldepartmentally, pastorally and artistically. Thiswould include attendance at all significant schoolevents, functions, performances, parents’ meetings,Inset (approximately 7 days) and so on. The expectations below are all assumed to be inline with relevant School and departmental policies.Acting as the prime point of contact for all academic mattersMonitoring and supporting academic attainment and effortMeeting regularly with tutees to set and review targets on a half-termlybasisReporting on academic progress at Progress and other relevant meetingsLiaising with house and artistic staff over academic progress as neededWriting reports as required by the Reporting & Assessment PolicyProof-reading reports for all tutees’ reportsProactively communicating with parents on academic mattersDelivering PSHE as per timetable during tutor sessions and assemblies.TUTORINGAll teaching staff are expected to act as an Academic Tutor which includes:Contribute to School House eventsUndertake student supervision as needed, including on school tripsProvide cover as neededRegistering studentsCommunicating with parents as neededTo undertake prep-boarding duties approximately once every two weeksTo contribute to the weekend activities programme approximately twiceper term.GENERALWell-qualified French TeacherA recognised teaching qualification Good degree in French (or applicable subject)Strong communication skills and able to develop effective relationshipswith young people, their parents and colleagues Capable of maintaining correct professional etiquette and courtesy withstudents, parents and colleaguesThe flexibility and proactivity of approach needed to contribute effectivelyto the running of a small schoolExcellent IT skills with experience in using Microsoft Office programs andinteractive teaching applicationsThe commitment to teaching in an all-ability environment wheredifferentiation is keyThe desire to motivate excellent achievement for students requiringSEND/EAL support The passion and dedication to set the highest standards for all the youngpeople you teachEmpathy with the aims and ethos of the SchoolOwn transport (White Lodge is not on the public transport network).ESSENTIAL CRITERIAPERSON SPECIFICATIONDESIRABLE CRITERIAA desire to be involved in boardingExperience of teaching with SMART boards and other digital technologies.We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feelpart of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proudto be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be consideredencompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change withoutchanging the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties andresponsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised inconsultation with the postholder.The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.We are committed to creating an environmentwhere all our employees feel part of our team andcan flourish, regardless of their background. We’reproud to be an inclusive workplace that promotesand values diversity. The information detailed here about this role shouldnot be considered encompassing. Over time, theemphasis of the job may change without changingthe general characterisation of the role or the levelof duties and responsibilities. This information will beperiodically reviewed and revised in consultationwith the postholder.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS