John-Paul – Modern Foreign Languages ECT (French & Spanish) | Goldsmiths, University of London
John-Paul is an enthusiastic Modern Foreign Languages teacher completing his PGCE in French and Spanish, bringing a wealth of professional experience, maturity and transferable skills to the classroom. After a successful career spanning acting, recruitment and international client relationship management, he made the decision to move into teaching following the pandemic, inspired by his partner's own career in education and a desire to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.
With a degree in European Studies and French, strong French and Spanish language skills, and experience teaching French from KS3 to A Level alongside Spanish at KS4, John-Paul is now seeking his first ECT role for September, where he can inspire confidence, curiosity and a love of languages.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish): Goldsmiths, University of London
- DELF B2 French (currently working towards DALF C1): Institut Français
- BA (Hons) European Studies & French: University of Manchester
Experience Summary
John-Paul combines high-quality teacher training with extensive experience in leadership, communication and performance, giving him the confidence, professionalism and classroom presence to engage learners and build positive relationships. His varied career enables him to bring real-world context, resilience and maturity to his teaching practice.
- Successfully taught French across Key Stages 3–5 and Spanish at Key Stage 4 during PGCE placements
- Strong experience using target-language teaching, retrieval practice and formative assessment to develop pupils' confidence and fluency
- Planned and delivered a Year 7 French enrichment project, leading pupils to compose and perform an original song for a national competition
- Built strong classroom practice through placements at Cheam High School and Riddlesdown Collegiate
- Former Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive leadership, presentation and organisational experience across UK and European markets
- Enjoyed a successful professional acting career, developing exceptional communication, creativity and public speaking skills that translate naturally into the classroom
- Previous international client relationship roles required regular communication in French and Italian across European markets
- Keen to contribute to wider school life through languages, drama and enrichment opportunities
Key Strengths
- French Teacher (KS3–KS5)
- Spanish Teacher (KS4)
- Strong French and Spanish language skills
- Mature, reflective and professional approach
- Excellent classroom communication and presence
- Creative and engaging lesson delivery
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Adaptive teaching and assessment for learning
- Leadership and team management experience
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Organised, methodical and resilient
- Passionate about languages, culture and inspiring young people