The Role

We wish to appoint a full-time Head of French to lead and teach across KS3, KS4 and, where appropriate, KS5. French is taught in ability groups from Year 7 onwards, allowing students to be appropriately supported and challenged throughout their learning journey. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner, capable of delivering high-quality lessons across all key stages, and committed to promoting a love of languages. They will also be expected to contribute to the wider development of the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum and enrichment opportunities. Students follow the AQA syllabus at both GCSE and A Level. Modern Foreign Languages is a thriving area within the school; the quality of teaching and curriculum provision is strong, and outcomes are consistently high, placing the subject among the strongest in the school.

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is a large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. Highly regarded in the area, we have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Many of our staff are long-serving; 10 years plus, which highlights their happiness and commitment to the school. Many ex-students choose our school to support their own children because of their own positive experiences here. The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment which are demonstrated by our excellent exam results. Trinity’s most recent Catholic Schools Inspection report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding".

We are seeking a professional who is:

• An enthusiastic French teacher with the ability to teach across KS3, KS4 and, where appropriate, KS5.
• Passionate about languages and has excellent subject knowledge.
• Ambitious and committed to the very highest standards of student learning.
• Keen to challenge and inspire our diverse student population.

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and professional development.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team

• A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school
• A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this
• Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs
• Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students
• Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.
• Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including

o        24 hour GP helpline

o        Health screening service & Medical support services

o        Physiotherapy & Counselling

•  Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
• Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Long Service days – support staff
• Staff Social events
• Wellbeing Activities i.e yoga classes, staff team football
• Loyalty Award Scheme

Your Application

Please note that the school can only accept applications submitted on our official application form. Completed forms should be returned via email to recruitment@tchs.org.uk. The application form can be downloaded from our website: www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/

·                     Closing date for applications:             17th April 2026

Early applications are welcome                                       

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening. This will be to obtaining a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). Further details of this can be found on our website: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/All applicants will be subject to social media checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

Applicants must provide 2–3 referees, including one with access to their employment records. Consent must be obtained from referees. Please refer to the Notes for Applicants guidelines for full details.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a volume of suitable applicants. Please note that only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted, due to the high volume of applications.