DescriptionEmployerLocation
Teacher of Languages
Ability to teach KS3 & KS4 French is essential with ability to
teach Spanish an advantage
Permanent Full Time
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range
Required 1st September 2026
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented Teacher of Languages to join us. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. We offer a school which is welcoming with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
You should have a passion for challenging students to achieve their best possible outcomes through inclusive learning and be able to teach across the ability range from KS3 to KS4.
The successful candidate will:
•be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record in raising standards
•be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
•have enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all students
•have humour, perspective and an ability to bring out the best in others
•support extra-curricular activities
Our school is a vibrant place to work with enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and engage actively in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We offer a school which is welcoming, with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
If you have enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching, this position provides an opportunity to make a difference and an opportunity to work collaboratively in a successful team.
Please note only shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. All applicants should complete a Bishop’s application form as we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: The school will look to schedule interviews for Friday 6th March 2026 Interview arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, and schedule interviews, should we receive strong applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Ofsted 2021 rated ‘Good’ in all areas stated that “The school has a culture of continuous improvement. Senior leaders and governors are passionate about giving pupils the best education and care possible. This commitment permeates throughout the school”
SIAMS Inspection November 2025
‘Strong leadership drives the school vision’
‘The school is … enabling pupils and adults to flourish’
‘The needs of students …are met with compassion, enabling them to thrive’
‘By shaping a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum, leaders bring the school’s vision to life’
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.
Safeguarding Statement
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.