Karen Morgan
Javea,Spain
Summary
Dynamic and experienced Modern Foreign Languages teacher with over 20 years’ experience across UK and international schools. Since 2018, I have been teaching in a leading British international school in Spain, delivering French and German across KS3–KS5 and contributing to pastoral leadership as Head of Year 9. I also have experience teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language), supporting multilingual learners in an international context. I am committed to engaging, communicative teaching that enables students to become confident language users and develop as global citizens.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of French KS3–KS5, German KS3, EAL & Head of Year 9
LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL
COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN
2018.12 - 2026.04
- Teach French and German across KS3–KS5 and EAL support to multilingual learners
- Deliver engaging, communicative lessons using active learning strategies
- Plan curriculum, assessment and targeted intervention
- Head of Year 9 (100 students), leading 6–8 tutors
- Monitor progress, wellbeing and behaviour with pastoral systems
- Organise residential trips to Paris
- ISP Middle Leadership Programme (Part 1 & 2)
- Key Achievements:
- 100% IGCSE pass rate with 85% grades 7–9
- Increased uptake of GCSE French from 1 to 2 option groups
- Led 3 successful residential trips to Paris
Teacher MFL (Maternity Cover)
Tomlinscote School
Camberley, England
2017.04 - 2018.08
- Maternity cover MFL teacher delivering French (KS4) and German (KS3), maintaining curriculum continuity, supporting student progress, and delivering effective exam-focused teaching.
KAREN’S KIDS & TOTS
2015.01 - 2017.01
- OFSTED registered childcare provider (Good)
Head of French
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL
WOKING
2008.09 - 2015.04
- Achieved strong outcomes: 97% GCSE A*–C and 85% A-Level A*–C
- Introduced a fast-track GCSE languages pathway to accelerate student progress
- Led curriculum planning, assessment design, and schemes of work across KS3–KS5
- Line-managed and supported French teaching staff, promoting consistency and high standards
- Coordinated examination entries, speaking assessments, and moderation procedures
- Developed and implemented VLE resources to enhance independent learning and revision
- Organised and led residential trips to Paris and Rouen to support cultural immersion
- Monitored student progress data and implemented intervention strategies to improve outcomes
Teacher MFL
EARLY CAREER TEACHING
, UK
2003.09 - 2008.08
- Taught French and German across KS3–KS5 in UK secondary schools, including GCSE and A-Level classes
- KS3 Coordinator, supporting curriculum planning, assessment, and student progress monitoring
- Led and supported residential language trips and homestay programmes to enhance cultural and linguistic immersion
- Delivered extracurricular language clubs to promote student engagement and enjoyment of languages
- Contributed to primary Spanish outreach sessions to support language transition and uptake
Education
PGCE - MFL
University of Durham
2002.09 - 2003.06
BA (Hons) - French & German
University of Leeds
1996.09 - 2000.06
Skills
- Curriculum design aligned with the British National Curriculum and IGCSE/A-level requirements
- Adaptive teaching to support diverse learners, including EAL students
- Strong behaviour and classroom management in an international school context
- Strategies to develop spontaneous speaking and target language use
- Creative, interactive lesson delivery to maximise student engagement
- Assessment for learning, including data tracking and targeted intervention
- Pastoral care focused on student wellbeing and holistic development
- Effective parent communication in an international setting
- Organisation of trips and cultural enrichment activities
- Contribution to whole-school life and extracurricular programmes
Languages
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native
Affiliations
- pilates
- swimming
- travel
- family time
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- ISP Middle Leadership Programme (Parts 1 & 2)
- Edexcel GCSE and A-Level examination training
- Coaching and mentoring training (instructional coaching approaches)
- Regular CPD through whole-school INSET days (curriculum development, pedagogy, assessment for learning)
- Ongoing engagement with online CPD courses in MFL pedagogy, classroom practice, and educational leadership
- Training in safeguarding and pastoral systems in international school contexts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of French KS3–KS5, German KS3, EAL & Head of Year 9
LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL
2018.12 - 2026.04
Teacher MFL (Maternity Cover)
Tomlinscote School
2017.04 - 2018.08
KAREN’S KIDS & TOTS
2015.01 - 2017.01
Head of French
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL
2008.09 - 2015.04
Teacher MFL
EARLY CAREER TEACHING
2003.09 - 2008.08
PGCE - MFL
University of Durham
2002.09 - 2003.06
BA (Hons) - French & German
University of Leeds
1996.09 - 2000.06