Teacher of Languages
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Languages
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range/Upper Pay range
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Languages
Ability to teach KS3 & KS4 French is essential with ability to
teach Spanish an advantage
Permanent Full Time
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range
Required 1st September 2026
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an inspirational and talented Teacher of Languages to join us. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
This is a great time to be joining our school as we continue to build on our significant strengths and successes. We offer a school which is welcoming with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
You should have a passion for challenging students to achieve their best possible outcomes through inclusive learning and be able to teach across the ability range from KS3 to KS4.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record in raising standards
- be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
- have enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all students
- have humour, perspective and an ability to bring out the best in others
- support extra-curricular activities
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a vibrant place to work with enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and engage actively in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We offer a school which is welcoming, with colleagues who are enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best for students.
If you have enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching, this position provides an opportunity to make a difference and an opportunity to work collaboratively in a successful team.
To find out more please email; head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Please note only shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. All applicants should complete a Bishop’s application form as we do not accept CVs.
All applications are to be sent by email only to head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: The school will look to schedule interviews for Friday 6th March 2026 Interview arrangements will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, and schedule interviews, should we receive strong applications. Early applications are encouraged.
Ofsted 2021 rated ‘Good’ in all areas stated that “The school has a culture of continuous improvement. Senior leaders and governors are passionate about giving pupils the best education and care possible. This commitment permeates throughout the school”
SIAMS Inspection November 2025
‘Strong leadership drives the school vision’
‘The school is … enabling pupils and adults to flourish’
‘The needs of students …are met with compassion, enabling them to thrive’
‘By shaping a broad, creative and inclusive curriculum, leaders bring the school’s vision to life’
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This post carries a requirement for an Enhanced disclosure (under the provisions of the Police Act 1997). The school will require you to give permission to carry out a disclosure.
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 The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1091 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School website
- Email address
- head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 347504
Arranging a visit to The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk.
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