Teacher of Spanish
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9GD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 482339d1-e5ca-41fb-be7b-6d2b20a76f7c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Degree in Spanish or French or a closely related subject
• Proven ability to teach Spanish across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and French to Key Stage 3
• Strong subject knowledge with the ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Experience of planning and delivering a differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
• A clear understanding of the national curriculum and assessment requirements at KS3 and KS4 (including GCSE specifications)
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to promote high expectations and excellent progress for all students
• Experience of using assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and purposeful learning environment
• Commitment to promoting high standards of literacy across the curriculum
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extracurricular activities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive salary in line with national pay scales (and TLR opportunities where appropriate)
• Comprehensive CPD programme, including tailored training and leadership development pathways
• Opportunities for career progression within the school
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong team ethos
• High-quality mentoring and induction programmes, particularly for ECTs
• Reduced workload initiatives, such as centralised resources and marking policies
• Access to technology to support teaching and learning
• Flexible working opportunities (where possible)
• Generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• On-site parking or good transport links
• On-site catering facilities or subsidised meals
• Opportunities to lead or take part in enrichment activities, trips, and extracurricular programmes
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Degree in Spanish or French or a closely related subject
• Proven ability to teach Spanish across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and French to Key Stage 3
• Strong subject knowledge with the ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Experience of planning and delivering a differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
• A clear understanding of the national curriculum and assessment requirements at KS3 and KS4 (including GCSE specifications)
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to promote high expectations and excellent progress for all students
• Experience of using assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and purposeful learning environment
• Commitment to promoting high standards of literacy across the curriculum
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extracurricular activities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive salary in line with national pay scales (and TLR opportunities where appropriate)
• Comprehensive CPD programme, including tailored training and leadership development pathways
• Opportunities for career progression within the school
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong team ethos
• High-quality mentoring and induction programmes, particularly for ECTs
• Reduced workload initiatives, such as centralised resources and marking policies
• Access to technology to support teaching and learning
• Flexible working opportunities (where possible)
• Generous pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• On-site parking or good transport links
• On-site catering facilities or subsidised meals
• Opportunities to lead or take part in enrichment activities, trips, and extracurricular programmes
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.