Head of Languages

North Bridge House Preparatory School, founded in 1939, is an outstanding independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-13, with some 465 pupils on roll. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and conscientious practitioner; the role might suit either a teacher one or two years in post looking for their first leadership position, or an experienced Head of Languages.

The Head of Languages will oversee a department of five linguists delivering language teaching (French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, Ancient Greek) from Year 3 to Year 8.  The successful candidate will need to be able to teach French across all year groups.  The ability to offer a second language would be an advantage.  All pupils study French. From Year 5 upwards pupils study a second language – either Mandarin, Spanish or Latin. 

We are seeking a strong, well-qualified teacher who is keen to continually develop both their own practice and that of the rest of the department. You will also bring real energy and dynamism to the role, alongside genuine enthusiasm and passion for your subject.

The closing date is Wednesday 22nd April, but applications will be considered as they are received. Please email a completed application for to the Head Teacher’s PA: susan.sabin@northbridgehouse.com 

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity, if the candidate has lived in the UK. Criminal police checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 18 within the last 10 years (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries) will also be required.