About Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres (LFCG)

Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres is a long-established international school located in South Kensington, London. Founded in 1915, it is one of the largest French international schools in the world, welcoming around 3,450 pupils from more than 40 nationalities, from nursery to secondary level, across its main site and three associated primary schools.

The school offers French, bilingual and British pathways, combining academic excellence with strong intercultural awareness in an inclusive and ambitious learning environment.

LFCG is part of the global network of French international schools overseen by the AEFE (Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Étranger), a public body under the authority of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Schools within this network deliver education in line with the French national curriculum while being firmly rooted in their host countries.

As an EGD (Établissement en Gestion Directe), LFCG is directly managed and funded by the AEFE. Senior leadership operate within a structured governance framework, ensuring high standards in education, safeguarding, and school leadership, while benefiting from the strength and support of an internationally recognised public education network.

The school offers pupils the opportunity to follow the French national curriculum from nursery through to Sixth Form. In addition, for over 60 years, it has developed a British Section within the school, providing a high-quality academic pathway starting in Year 10 (3ème). The British Section delivers GCSE and A Level programmes, preparing students for higher education in the UK, France and internationally.

The British Section is fully integrated within Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and is based on the main South Kensington site. It currently serves around 200 students, who benefit from personalised support provided by a dedicated and attentive teaching team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of British Section to lead and further develop our GCSE and A Level provision within a large and diverse French international school.

This senior leadership role combines strategic, academic and pastoral responsibilities. The post holder will also act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of the British Examinations Centre, and will oversee UCAS provision, requiring strong leadership, sound judgement and full regulatory compliance.

-      Full-time | Permanent

-      Working hours: 40 hours per week

-      Contract: Local UK contract

Monthly gross salary and benefits:

-      Salary from: £92,969.40

-      Start date: 01.09.2026

-      Employer contribution to private healthcare

-      15% employer contribution to private pension

-      60 days holiday per annum

The Role

Reporting directly to the Headmaster of Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, you will provide strategic, academic and pastoral leadership to ensure high standards, inclusivity and a positive student experience.

The role is supported by the British Section secretariat office (2 staff members) and one full-time Head of Year dedicated to British Section pupils. You will lead a teaching team of 43 teachers within the British Section.

A limited teaching commitment is required (kept to a minimum and defined according to operational needs).

You will:

• Lead the British Section with a clear and inclusive vision that balances excellence, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Develop and oversee curriculum pathways suited to a diverse international cohort
• Support and inspire an international teaching team
• Ensure robust safeguarding practice as Deputy DSL
• Oversee all aspects of GCSE and A Level examinations as Head of Centre

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Strategy & Inclusion

• Provide clear strategic leadership aligned with the school’s ethos
• Promote inclusive practice and equality across the British Section
• Contribute to whole-school leadership, particularly around student support

Curriculum & Teaching and Learning

• Oversee the design and delivery of GCSE and A Level programmes
• Promote inclusive and evidence-informed teaching practices
• Ensure appropriate exam access arrangements and monitoring of student progress

Staff Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead, manage and support an international teaching team
• Promote professional development linked to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture

Safeguarding (Deputy DSL)

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with UK statutory guidance
• Ensure safeguarding practice is robust, inclusive, and sensitive to vulnerable learners
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and liaise with relevant agencies

Examinations (Head of Centre)

• Manage the British examinations centre in compliance with JCQ and Cambridge regulations
• Oversee exam entries, access arrangements, inspections and secure processes
• Ensure secure, inclusive, and fair examination practices for all candidates

Student Experience, Wellbeing & Progression

• Promote a culture of high expectations, wellbeing and student engagement
• Ensure strong pastoral structures for students with additional or complex needs
• Support post-16 and post-18 pathways, including UK and international routes

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• A UK-qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with strong GCSE and A Level experience
• An experienced leader with a proven track record in school improvement
• Strongly committed to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Highly organised and confident with regulatory and examination frameworks
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Fluent in French and English (excellent grasp of French is essential)
• Experience with access arrangements, inclusive leadership or SEND-related work is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• A senior leadership role with strategic influence
• Opportunity to shape a high-quality British curriculum within an international setting
• Motivated, diverse students and engaged families
• Strong professional development culture
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you meet the above criteria and are excited about joining our dynamic team at International School Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle, please submit your application including your CV highlighting relevant experience and a cover letter by Sunday 22nd February 2026 at midnight (UK time).

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview commencing 2nd March2026 (the date and time of the interview will be communicated by email).