Vacancies
03 Dec 2021
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER & DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL) - POTENTIAL VACANCY
Jacques Prévert French Primary School – London
Jacques Prévert French Primary School in London is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), subject to vacancy.
This is a part-time teaching and leadership role, comprising:
- 50% teaching (English and PSHE/EMC across primary classes)
- 50% leadership responsibilities as Deputy Headteacher and DSL
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
- Take a lead role in safeguarding and child protection as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Deliver high-quality teaching in English and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education) / EMC (Éducation morale et civique) across the primary phase
- Promote pupils’ wellbeing, personal development, and citizenship
- Contribute to staff development, school improvement, and the wider school community
Candidate Profile
- Qualified teacher with experience in primary education
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and statutory responsibilities (DSL experience desirable)
- Experience or interest in leadership and school management
- Ability to teach PSHE/EMC effectively across a range of age groups
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in French; a good command of English is highly desirable
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive bilingual school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership experience
- A committed and welcoming school community in London
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed professional to contribute to both the educational and pastoral leadership of the school.
For further information or to express interest, please contact the school : direction@ecoleprevert.org.uk.
Jacques Prévert French Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks.
PRIMARY ENGLISH TEACHER & COORDINATOR
Contract type: Part-time teaching and coordination
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Teaching level: Primary School
The École française de Londres Jacques Prévert offers a warm, multicultural and nurturing environment.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025, the school provides a bilingual education based on an enhanced French National Curriculum. We are committed to academic excellence, cultural openness and personal development, preparing pupils for a wide range of future pathways.
Our diverse and international staff team values innovation, creativity and collaboration. If you are passionate about education, enthusiastic and open-minded, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary English Teacher and English Coordinator to join our Primary team.
This role combines teaching responsibilities with the coordination of a team of six English teachers. It also includes providing additional support to pupils and covering classes when required.
Key Responsibilities
As a Primary Teacher, you will:
· Teach pupils in English
· Work collaboratively with a French-speaking co-teacher
· Plan schemes of work and sequences of lessons in line with the French National Curriculum and the school’s enhanced English programme
· Assess pupils and maintain accurate assessment records
· Participate in staff, pedagogical and pupil progress meetings
· Work collaboratively with colleagues, coordinators and the Headteacher
· Initiate and contribute to cross-curricular projects
· Maintain regular communication with parents, colleagues and the leadership team to support pupil progress and wellbeing
· Participate fully in school life, including events such as Open Days, Sports Day, school fairs, educational trips and performances (e.g. Christmas productions)
As English Coordinator, you will:
· Lead and support a team of 5 English teachers
· Ensure consistency and quality of English teaching across the school
· Contribute to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation
· Support colleagues through collaboration, guidance and sharing of best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
· Proven experience teaching at Primary level
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification
· Experience of the French education system is desirable but not essential
· Experience of the British education system is desirable but not essential
· Strong understanding of safeguarding practices
Skills & Attributes
· A strong commitment to education and child development
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
· Commitment to continuous professional development
· Alignment with the school’s ethos and values
· Openness to innovation in teaching and learning
· A genuine interest in pupils’ pastoral care and wellbeing
· A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach
· Ability to adapt teaching to a range of learner profiles (including SEND and EAL pupils)
· Confidence in using digital learning tools
· Ability to build strong working relationships, particularly with a French-speaking co-teacher
· Ability to contribute to and lead projects within a team
· Experience teaching abroad, particularly in a bilingual setting, would be an advantage
Safeguarding & Child Protection
École Jacques Prévert is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to:
· An Enhanced DBS check
· A declaration of non-disqualification
· Verification of two recent professional references
Equal Opportunities
École Jacques Prévert is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please specify your status in your application.
How to Apply before 12th April 2026
Please complete the application form available here.
POSTE DE PROFESSEUR DES ÉCOLES
L'école recherche un(e) Professeur(e) des écoles niveau primaire (Français) - Poste susceptible d’être vacant
Type de contrat : Temps plein 27h par semaine
Date de début : 1er Septembre 2026
Durée : indéterminée
Niveau d’enseignement : à définir
Lieu de travail : École Jacques Prévert, Brook Green, London W6 7BE
Le poste
Enseigner l’ensemble des matières fondamentales en accord avec les programmes de l’Éducation nationale.
Évaluer les élèves et compléter les supports d’évaluation scolaire.
Participer aux réunions institutionnelles, pédagogiques et de suivi des élèves.
Travailler en équipe avec les autres enseignants, les coordinateurs et
la Direction afin d’initier ou de contribuer à des projets pluridisciplinaires.
Assurer une communication régulière avec les parents, les personnels de l’établissement
et la Direction afin de garantir le suivi, les progrès et le bien-être des élèves.
Possibilité d’assurer des missions de périscolaire auprès des enfants de la classe ou d’un autre niveau, dans le temps hebdomadaire imparti ou en heures supplémentaires en accord avec la Direction.
Qualifications & Expérience
Professeur des écoles Titulaire d’un CPRE français ou d’un QTS anglais
Expérience d’enseignement obligatoire
en maternelle ET en élémentaire dans une école homologuée par l’Education Nationale ou en France.
Maitrise courante de la langue anglaise obligatoire.
Connaissance du dispositif de Safeguarding au Royaume Uni
Compétences & Qualités
Excellentes compétences relationnelles et capacité à collaborer efficacement avec les collègues anglais et français.
Ouverture à l’innovation et aux évolutions pédagogiques
Attitude positive, enthousiaste et proactive
Capacité à adapter son enseignement à un cadre d’enseignement bilingue.
Capacité à adapter son enseignement à des profils d’élèves variés.
Comment postuler
Envoyer à candidature@ecoleprevert.org.uk
- Une Application-form complétée, comprenant deux références professionnelles récentes
- Une copie de vos diplômes
- Un DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service - si vous vivez au Royaume-Uni
Date limite de l’envoi des candidatures : 12 avril 2026