St Laurence School- Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

About the Role

• Hours : 0.7 FTE
• Contract Type :
  Temporary Maternity Cover
• To start :
  April 2026
• The successful candidate must be able to teach French and German to at least Key Stage 3 & 4.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

(This Temporary appointment is to provide cover during the Maternity Leave of the permanent post holder, and will cease when she returns to duty or if the post becomes vacant)

The Head of Department is supported by one TLR post-holder. There are eight members of the team, and a mix of full and part time members.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that :

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

• Closing date : 9am on Thursday 22nd January 2026
• Interview date : w / c 26th January 2026

To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to  (all documents are available on the school website vacancies page) Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School ()

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.