Teacher of Spanish and French (MFL)

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Spanish
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale OR Upper Pay range if entitled
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale OR Upper Pay range if entitled

Teacher of Spanish and French (MFL) job summary

Full-time or Part-time considered

Salary: Main Scale or UPS (as applicable)
Higher London Fringe Pay Spine is payable.

Apply now - early applications encouraged

Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026, 9.00 am
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before this deadline.)

Start date: 1st January 2027 or sooner if possible

Why join Townsend?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking and welcoming school community. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher, an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge, or someone returning to the profession, Townsend offers a rewarding environment where staff are valued, supported and developed.

The Role

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) is a well-established and highly valued subject at Townsend. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who can inspire students to develop a genuine passion for languages.

You will:

• Teach French and Spanish across all key stages
• Motivate and engage students of all abilities
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing department
• Promote confidence, cultural awareness and real-world communication skills

Our MFL team works closely together, sharing ideas, resources and best practice to ensure consistently high-quality teaching.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive staff culture where collaboration is key
• A calm, purposeful environment with high expectations for all
• Well-resourced classrooms and access to modern teaching technology
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• High-quality CPD opportunities tailored to your career stage and aspirations
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives

About the School

Townsend Church of England School is a small, inclusive and friendly 11-18 school with approximately 750 students, including a Sixth Form.

• Rated Good by Ofsted and Outstanding in SIAMS
• Located on a beautiful, green site between St Albans and Harpenden
• Serving a diverse and vibrant community across Hertfordshire and beyond

Our ethos is rooted in our Christian vision of “Love Your Neighbour”, which underpins our commitment to kindness, respect and ambition for every student. While we are a Church school, we welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none.

Led by our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack, the school is on an exciting journey to become “the first choice secondary school for all.”

👉 View our School Prospectus

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact: recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Please submit your application to: Mr Anthony Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR online or via recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Townsend CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Following the shortlisting stage, and before making a final decision, the school will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Townsend Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Baring (DBS) check and meet the safeguarding requirements consistent with those outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document. Please note that references are always taken up.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Townsend Church of England School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 756 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Townsend Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/townsend-va-church-of-england

A Church of England Voluntary Aided secondary school.
See Website www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

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