Position Profile

Responsible to: Head of MFL

Salary: CST Main Pay Scale, MPS 1 - 6 (£30,000 - £41,333). UPS 1-3 (£43,266 - £46,525) considered for exceptional candidates

Start date: 1st September 2024 for one year or until the return of the post holder

Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Kindness, Courage and Hope.

Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teachers for this exciting, and rewarding maternity cover post to teach German within our MFL department. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, as we seek to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our student population. The postholder will be expected to teach German KS3, KS4 and KS5; the ability to teach KS3 French would be an advantage, but is not essential. We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community which reflects Bristol’s demographic.

With a comprehensive intake, students present with a large range of additional educational needs. The proportion of students with an EHCP is well above the national average, including a high proportion of students with ASC. Similarly the school welcomes a significant number of children who are looked after or previously looked after.

The school is amongst the most oversubscribed schools in Bristol, with a trend of strong results in public examinations at both GCSE and A level.

BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward looking. Unashamedly values driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’.

The MFL Department

The MFL Department at BCCS is an ambitious and successful department within the school. There are five teachers delivering French and German, comprising both full-time and part-time colleagues. The team is well established and extremely supportive of one another. All teachers are capable, independent and resourceful. There is a strong culture of sharing, co-planning, and an equally strong culture of personalised adaptation of shared resources. The team is committed to nurturing the success of each and every student in their care.

In view of the GCSE MFL reforms and new GCSE specifications, we are using a combination of both NCELP and EPI Conti resources, together with our own, personalised approach in Years 7, 8 and 9. At KS4 we base our teaching on the AQA OUP/Kerboodle course. Additionally, at A-level we follow the AQA OUP/Kerboodle course.

Method of application

To apply please use the online application form.

Please include a letter of application in the online supporting statement section of your application.

Further information about the school can be found on our website.

Informal enquiries may be made to the recruitment team, recruitment(at)bristolcathedral.org.uk.

Interviews for shortlisted applicants to take place shortly after the closing date.

Please read further documents for further details about the role including the job description and person specification.

Please note that we will only consider applications through iTrent and will not consider CVs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

At Bristol Cathedral Choir School we recognise the strength in diversity. Our school has a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Due to the high levels of applications for roles at BCCS, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.