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  

• 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 

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit to the school or for more information speak to Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information. 

Closing date:  Friday 22^nd 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.