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MFL Teacher (French and Spanish)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (Fringe)
The Role
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic MFL Teacher to join our well-established department. The successful candidate will teach both French and Spanish, delivering engaging and effective lessons that foster a genuine interest in languages.
You will be dedicated to supporting and challenging students of all abilities, helping them to make strong progress and develop confidence in their language skills. We are looking for a teacher who is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of the curriculum and success of Brentwood Ursuline.
About our School
Located in the heart of Brentwood, our oversubscribed Catholic girls' school (with a co-educational Sixth Form) is known for its exceptional academic outcomes and a strong sense of community. Students are motivated, respectful and eager to learn and succeed. As one of the highest-performing comprehensive schools in Essex, we are proud to have a motivated, supportive and friendly staff team that values collaboration and innovation.
Our school is easily accessed from London and the surrounding areas via the Elizabeth Line into Brentwood Station. It is also close to the A12 and M25 making it ideal for commuters.
What we can offer you
You will be joining a high performing, supportive community, where teachers are valued, developed and empowered to succeed. We actively support the long-term career ambitions of our staff and offer high quality CPD and training programmes.
Our school is a supportive culture. We offer a great Employee Assistance Programme as well as a Leadership team that prioritises staff workload and wellbeing.
If you're looking for a school where you can grow, feel supported and make a real impact contributing to school life, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please request an application form or email your CV to Diana Lane at dlane@buchs.co.uk or apply via the Essex School Jobs website
Closing date is Friday 1st May 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be arranged as soon as can be. Please note: we do not offer visa sponsorship.
Safeguarding statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.
Information about the School
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is a Roman Catholic state secondary for girls aged 11-16 with a co-educational Sixth Form, situated in Brentwood, Essex. In 2012 it became an academy; the Bishop, the chair of governors and the Diocesan directors are the trustees.
The school was founded in 1900 by Mother Clare, the first Superior of the Brentwood Ursulines. It was established as two schools – St Philomena’s, for poorer children, and St Mary’s – which merged in 1918. As the school grew, new buildings were added. Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School now has nearly 1,000 pupils, of which 130 are sixth-form students.
Brentwood Ursuline is a successful, happy school which treasures its historic buildings and traditions, but which combines this with recent investment that has enabled us to continue providing an excellent educational environment to both staff and students. Our most recent development of a new Sixth Form Block is due for completion in 2026.
Brentwood Ursuline is a high-achieving, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. In 2025, our Key Stage 4 outcomes were exceptional, with 92.8% of students achieving a GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, and 77.2% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. 28.9% of students achieved a 9-7 grade in English and Maths. Our Attainment 8 score of 61 placed Brentwood Ursuline as the top-performing comprehensive school in Essex. Students at KS5 continue to secure excellent outcomes at both A Level and in Level 3 vocational subjects.
Students benefit from a wide-ranging and vibrant extra-curricular programme, and staff are actively encouraged to contribute to and share in this rich aspect of school life.
We are deeply committed to staff development. All teaching staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, alongside access to high-quality, ongoing professional development overseen by a dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Brentwood Ursuline has an excellent track record of internal career progression. We actively promote and advertise opportunities internally, with six current Senior Leadership Team posts having been filled through internal promotion, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent from within.
The motto of the school is "Duty" and its mission is to create a Christian environment in which each student can grow in personality, relationships and skill. The school aims to support pupils to reach their full potential, while ensuring that they are pleasing themselves and God.
Ofsted report:
In our recent Ofsted Report from 2023, the quality of education was recognised as outstanding throughout the school, including in the Sixth Form. Our excellent teaching helps our young people excel and we are proud of our outstanding academic record.
Further details of vacancies and the school are available from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Freeman, either by email: mfreeman@buchs.co.uk , telephone number 01277 238005 or via the school’s website www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.