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Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.
We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding. 2023's G.C.S.E. results put us in the top 16% of all schools nationally. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be.
However Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come.
Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
Moulsham High School is a larger than average 11-18 comprehensive school where all students consistently achieve highly.
Overall progress and attainment have been well above Essex and national averages for the last 8 years, consistently placing us in at least the top 16% of all schools nationally.'The mutual respect shown between pupils and staff ensures that learning takes place in a cordial environment. Classrooms are welcoming places' (Ofsted 2024).
About the role:
We are looking for a well-qualified, passionate languages teacher, with a commitment to continuing professional development, to join our highly successful and dedicated Modern Languages Faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to and including G.C.S.E. A level may also be available. You will work with an extremely supportive, innovative MFL Faculty. Up take for languages is high with at least 60% of Years 10 and 11 studying one at G.C.S.E. In 2025 French achieved 65.08% grades 9-7.
This post will suit an ECT or experienced practitioner.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been banned from working with children.
The Faculty
This highly motivated and hard-working faculty has seven members of staff, led by an experienced and extremely successful Head of Faculty.
The successful applicant would be joining a forward looking and supportive team which has achieved considerable academic success in recent years. The faculty is represented at Bridge Academy Trust and whole-school meetings, and each faculty member is encouraged to take an active part in faculty, Trust, whole-school, county and national initiatives.
The faculty is also committed to teacher training in MFL. It has been an active member of the Mid-Essex School-Centred Initial Teacher Training scheme for many years
Uptake for languages at Moulsham is strong with around 60% of each cohort in Years 10 and 11 taking either French or Spanish GCSE. A level is offered each year in both languages.
Curriculumn
Year 7 are allocated six hours a fortnight of either French or Spanish which they continue with throughout Years 8 and 9. The most able, accelerated groups in Year 7, 8 and 9 (1A) study both languages (three hours per language per fortnight) until the end of Key Stage 3.
At Key Stage 4 each language option has six lessons of teaching a fortnight. The Examination Board specification followed is AQA.
Resources
Teaching is supplemented by a wide range of resources, both paper based and interactive. There are subscriptions to Linguascope, Teachit, Twinkl, Frenteacher.net, Exampro, Languagenut and Sentence Builders. Staff actively share resources and an area on the school network is used for this purpose.
The department has six classrooms situated together in the attractive setting of the Old School. Each classroom is equipped with a smartscreen. All members of staff have a laptop so that they can make full use of the technology available to support their teaching.
The MFL department also has access to a bookable ICT room which is shared with the Maths Faculty.
Enrichment
The faculty offers a wide range of extra- curricular activities, including trips to the BFI for post-16 students and residential visits to Paris, Madrid and Valencia. There are also such house competitions as the International Bake-Off and after school languages clubs.
GCSE Outcomes 2025
% 9-7 -65.08
% 9-5 - 88.89
% 9-4 - 100
The school isseekingto appoint in anticipation of a vacancy. Appointment is subject to receipt of the current postholder's formal resignation.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Moulsham High School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Tina Mayo , Headteachers PA tmayo@moulshamhigh.org
Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026, at Midnight
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Further details are available from t: 01245260101 e: admin@moulshamhigh.org w: moulshamhigh.org
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.
We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.’ (Ofsted 2020).
Moulsham High School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.