We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic qualified teacher (holding QTS or equivalent and a relevant degree) to lead our Modern Foreign Languages department.
The successful candidate will be creative, innovative, efficient, and committed to raising standards. They will have excellent subject knowledge and experience to lead a highly motivated team of collaborators committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling a passion for Modern Foreign Languages in our students. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to be able to teach both French and Spanish.
Job Details
Teacher Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale — £34,398 - £52,490.
Plus TLR 2B Allowance — £6,066 per annum.
FTE: 100%
Start date: September 2026
What the school can offer:
* Recognition of continuous service
* 2 week October half term
* Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
* Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable) for new employees renting or buying a property
* Excellent CPD opportunities
* Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
* The support of an experienced family of schools
* National Conditions of Service
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
* Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
* Use of the school gym outside of working hours
BCHS is a co‑operative academy firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive, co‑educational comprehensive school that recognises that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. The school also has a large sixth‑form campus and strong achievement at KS5.
BCHS is a member of the Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust, a multi‑academy trust with twelve member schools within Essex. The Trust's co‑operative values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.
Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026 at midday.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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