Head of MFL
Bridgemary School, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR2 £7,336 PA
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative MFL teacher to join our team as head of department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher ready to lead this subject area, strategically leading the team to deliver high quality lessons that inspire and engage young people in being the best versions of themselves.
Applicants will be passionate about the teaching and learning of languages with the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all abilities. Bridgemary’ s expectation is that all our teaching staff are able to ensure that students within their subject area are appropriately challenged, supported and achieve their expected levels of progress or better.
This is an exciting time to join Bridgemary School. Bridgemary is a TKAT academy trust school. Our pupil numbers are increasing and our results are on the rise. TKAT is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South of England with over 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.
For further information about TKAT please visit www.tkat.org
The successful candidate will be:
- An outstanding Teacher of Languages looking to develop their career in a teaching and learning role
- Able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
- Inspirational to colleagues and students – sharing best practice
What the school offers its staff
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as a valued staff member we can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Further information about the job
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the#oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration;‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Our Commitment - Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equality, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
To discover what makes Bridgemary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the Recruitment team on 01329 319966 or email recruitment@bridgemary-tkat.org
To download an application pack please go to our website at www.bridgemary-tkat.org and return your completed application form to recruitment@bridgemary-tkat.org
The closing date for application is Monday 4th May 2026, however we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bridgemary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 791 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridgemary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bridgemary-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 01329 319966
At Bridgemary, we foster a culture of high standards, expectations and
aspirations within which every child is known.
Our key aims are for our learners to have high aspirations and
expectations for themselves and the school and to realise those
expectations. Learners in Gosport deserve and can achieve the very
best.
The environment at Bridgemary School is safe and happy, where our
students can actively engage in their learning. Our curriculum is built
upon a strong academic GCSE core that gives students the correct
qualifications to proceed to the courses and careers of their choosing.
The staff are dedicated to high-quality relevant learning and to raising
standards in all areas.
We are committed to developing independent, healthy young people
who make a positive contribution to society. We demand high
standards of behaviour, respect and dress.
We ensure the support; care and welfare of our students are the best.
This school is inclusive.
We are a school at the very heart of the local community and aspire to
be the school of choice of all who live here.
Arranging a visit to Bridgemary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bridgemary-tkat.org.
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