Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Head of Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale - £34,398 - £52,490 Plus TLR 2B Allowance - £6,066 per annum FTE: 100% Start date: September 2026 We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic qualified teacher (holding QTS or equivalent and a relevant degree) to lead our experienced 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 superbly collaborative teachers 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 able to teach both French and Spanish. BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn and we have many strengths including: Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues  Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education  BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25. Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  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