Full-time or Part-time considered

Salary: Main Scale or UPS (as applicable)
Higher London Fringe Pay Spine is payable.

Apply now – early applications encouraged

Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026, 9.00 am
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before this deadline.)

Start date: 1st January 2027 or sooner if possible

Why join Townsend?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking and welcoming school community. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher, an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge, or someone returning to the profession, Townsend offers a rewarding environment where staff are valued, supported and developed.

The Role

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) is a well-established and highly valued subject at Townsend. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who can inspire students to develop a genuine passion for languages.

You will:

• Teach French and Spanish across all key stages
• Motivate and engage students of all abilities
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing department
• Promote confidence, cultural awareness and real-world communication skills

Our MFL team works closely together, sharing ideas, resources and best practice to ensure consistently high-quality teaching.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive staff culture where collaboration is key
• A calm, purposeful environment with high expectations for all
• Well-resourced classrooms and access to modern teaching technology
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• High-quality CPD opportunities tailored to your career stage and aspirations
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives

About the School

Townsend Church of England School is a small, inclusive and friendly 11–18 school with approximately 750 students, including a Sixth Form.

• Rated Good by Ofsted and Outstanding in SIAMS
• Located on a beautiful, green site between St Albans and Harpenden
• Serving a diverse and vibrant community across Hertfordshire and beyond

Our ethos is rooted in our Christian vision of “Love Your Neighbour”, which underpins our commitment to kindness, respect and ambition for every student. While we are a Church school, we welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none.

Led by our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack, the school is on an exciting journey to become “the first choice secondary school for all.”

👉 View our School Prospectus

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact: recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Please submit your application to: Mr Anthony Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR online or via recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Townsend CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Following the shortlisting stage, and before making a final decision, the school will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.