The Role

This key post as permanent as permanent full-time Head of MFL, is available from 1 September 2025, subject to satisfactory clearances and references.  In addition to your teacher salary you will be paid a TLR 2b (currently £5,195).

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with effective leadership skills, who can teach two languages (Spanish and French) to KS3 and KS4 (GCSE), and at least one of these languages to KS5 (A Level). The ability to teach Spanish to KS5 is likely to be an advantage.

This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning.

The Languages Department is a forward-thinking and innovative team which strives to share their passion for languages with the students. We teach French, Spanish, and some German. The Department has a strong track record of high achievement and engaging teaching and learning. The subject is taught in a specialist suite of rooms with Teaching and learning are at the heart of what we do, and the team is characterised by high standards and a willingness to develop as professionals through sharing our good practice with one another in a mutually supportive environment.

The current Second in Department (TLR 2a) leads on Spanish and has responsibility for English as an Additional Language (EAL), which includes supporting students who are taking exams in a home language. The department is supported by our Administration ‘pool’, and we employ a Foreign Language Assistant between October and May each year.

We are passionate about providing opportunity for all staff to develop. The School invests heavily and productively in ensuring that staff and leaders have every opportunity to develop their expertise for the benefit of students. Professional development for staff is extremely well planned and implemented; it is linked closely to teachers’ targets for improvement.

SMRT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.

The School

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.

We are a forward-looking school with a relentless focus on providing the absolute best provision so that no child is left behind. Please see our website for additional information about SMRT.

Application Process

The closing date for receipt of application forms is Monday 19 May 2025 (by 10am). Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

To apply for this post you should complete the following (as Word documents), and return them direct to the email address in our covering letter:

• the Application Form, which includes an additional information section
• our Teaching Experience sheet

When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should include a referee from each setting.

If you do not receive a confirmation email by the end of 19 May please get in touch. We may call for references as part of our shortlisting process.