Job title
MFL/French Teacher (Years 5–9)
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary range and package details
- $3,000 per month, tax-free
- School-provided accommodation
- School fees for your children
- Annual flights
- Medical insurance
Start date
August 2027
About the school
This welcoming, co-educational day school in the heart of Addis Ababa educates children from Nursery through to Year 13. Its community is truly international, with students from Ethiopia and many other countries, so your classroom will be a rich mix of languages, cultures and perspectives, which makes it an inspiring place for a modern foreign languages teacher.
Years 5 to 9 follow the English National Curriculum, giving you a clear, well-structured framework and the freedom to bring your own creativity and enthusiasm to your lessons. Students then progress to the IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and on to the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13, so your teaching feeds directly into a respected academic pathway. The school puts each child at the centre, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, clear communication and a commitment to others. It aims to prepare young people to be effective global citizens, and staff work in a supportive, collaborative environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is a lively, fast-growing capital and the diplomatic heart of Africa. It is home to the African Union and many embassies and international organisations, so the expatriate community is large and welcoming, and new arrivals quickly find their feet. At around 2,400 metres above sea level, the city enjoys a mild, spring-like climate for much of the year, with sunny days and cool, fresh evenings.
Daily life is full of culture and flavour. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the traditional coffee ceremony is a warm part of social life. You can enjoy injera and rich local stews, along with plenty of international restaurants and cafés, and explore the bustling Merkato market and the National Museum, home to the famous fossil known as Lucy. Ethiopian Airlines’ major hub makes travel across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia easy, while the Entoto Hills, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the Simien Mountains offer adventure within reach. For a teacher who loves culture and travel, it is an extraordinary place to live and work.
Required qualifications
- A valid teaching licence, such as a PGCE, QTS or a US teaching licence
- A degree, ideally in French or Modern Foreign Languages
Essential skills
- Excellent command of French, with native or near-native fluency
- Experience teaching French or MFL to students aged 9–14
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that suit a range of learners
- Confidence working with the English National Curriculum
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Adaptability, cultural curiosity and a real passion for international education
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and child protection
How to apply
Interested candidates should email:
rachael@chkeducation.com
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Safeguarding statement chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. The policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject, but not limited to various background and security checks including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
