French Tutor

I'm looking for a confident French speaker to join me on a self-employed basis to deliver fun French lessons to children 2-11 years in the Tyne West & South and Derwentside areas.

About Kidslingo

• We are a multi award-winning national franchise teaching French & Spanish across the UK
• We work with schools and early years settings (nurseries, pre-schools and childminders) to deliver classes, lunch and after-school clubs and curriculum classes.
• We work across the following areas: Blaydon, Whickham, Ryton, Greenside, Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Dunston, Low Fell, Dipton, Stanley and Consett
• Please look at www.kidslingo.co.uk to see an overview of our brand and core values and my website https://www.kidslingo.co.uk/area/french-classes-tyne-derwentside/ and Facebook page @KidslingoFrenchTyneWest for more information

Job description

This is a self-employed /freelance French tutor role. You will teach French following the Kidslingo programmes and lesson plans. The classes are very fun, and are delivered using an action-packed combination of songs, drama, games, Makaton signs, actions, role play and stories. Lesson plans are provided but you would need to do some preparation to tailor these to the classes you would teach. Own transport highly recommended.

The hours of work are varied and are term time only:

• After school clubs in schools 3pm-4.30pm NEEDED ASAP
• School breakfast or lunchtime clubs
• School hours (delivering French at nurseries and preschools)
• There may also be scope for online zoom lessons and private lessons

The rates of pay varies depending on the length of the class and the experience of the candidate but are a minimum of £13 per 30 minute class / £22 per 60 minute class

Part-time hours: 1-4 per week with the potential to increase.

Expected start date: September 2025

In order to continue further with your application, you must be able to answer YES to the following questions:

• Do you have a high level of French and English? (You do not have to be a native speaker.) English must also be of a high standard to be able to give instructions.
• Do you have experience working with children ?
• Do you live or near to the required area ?
• Can you drive and do you have use of a car? Can you travel throughout the areas stated?
• Do you have use of a PC and printer?
• Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
• Will you pass an enhanced DBS check?

Training

Training is provided in the Kidslingo methodology (in and out of class) and some independent online training is also required - child protection & safeguarding (unpaid). Lesson plans are provided for you , but you would need to do some preparation such as printing out worksheets, preparing flashcards etc.. and learning key songs.

As a self-employed position it is relied upon that you have the skills to teach French and that you possess the following:

• Motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Common sense and reliability
• Enthusiasm and confidence
• Ability to engage with children and provide good customer service
• Time management and planning / prioritising abilities
• Sufficient IT skills to be able to upload / download documents, prepare lessons, use Powerpoint

As part of the Kidslingo team, you would expected to uphold the values and standards of the Kidslingo brand.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: £20.00-£23.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of being in charge of /responsible for children ?
• Do you live in or close to the teaching area ? (Please provide postcode)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• French (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: French Tutor Newcastle