How to Apply: Send your cover letter, CV, filled-in application form, and supporting documents to hello@woodlandstarschool.com.
Show Your French Classroom in Action
Hiring teams at international schools want to see how you bring the French language alive for teenagers. Your application should prove you can plan, assess, and adapt lessons that push learners beyond memorization into real communication.
1. Lead with your CEFR level: State your French proficiency clearly on your CV and cover letter. If you have a CEFR certificate, include it. If not, mention your experience using French daily in academic settings.
2. Show your lesson planning: Attach a sample unit or lesson plan that integrates cultural themes and conceptual questions. Highlight how you build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in one sequence.
3. Prove your assessment skills: Describe how you use formative and summative assessments to adjust your teaching. Give a concrete example of using data to help a struggling learner.
4. Mention your collaborative side: Schools value teachers who work across subjects. Talk about a time you co-planned with colleagues or contributed to a school-wide project.
5. Prepare for a demo lesson: Be ready to teach a short French class on the spot. Practice engaging activities that get students speaking from the first minute.
6. Highlight your cultural passion: Show that you don't just teach grammar—you bring francophone culture into the room. Mention music, films, or exchanges you've used.
7. Address the temporary nature: In your cover letter, briefly note your availability for the full period and your enthusiasm for a short-term role. This reassures them you're committed.
8. Polish your paperwork: Ensure your police clearance, academic documents, and recommendation letters are ready. Missing paperwork can delay your application, so double-check everything.