Bristol Grammar School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our Modern Language department. The role is a part-time position (0.5) teaching French with Spanish, from September 2025 for a one year fixed term.
Modern Languages occupy a major place in the school's curriculum and the study of at least one language is compulsory at GCSE. French and Spanish are both taught from Year 7. Both are popular GCSE and A level choices. The Modern Languages department is a vibrant and innovative environment and as such the successful candidate should be prepared to support and develop all teaching and learning initiatives.
Please check the Job Description for more details.
ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)
BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.
We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.
Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.