High School Spanish Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a vibrant Blackburn secondary school, invites applications for a Teacher of Spanish with QTS to begin January 2027.

You will teach across KS3 and KS4, plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess pupil progress and contribute to the MFL department within a supportive, inclusive school community. Excellent classroom management and communications skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.
• Experience teaching Spanish in a UK secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for languages.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Committed to raising standards and pupil attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Monitor student progress and support achievement.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the MFL department.

Skills

QTS

Spanish teaching

KS3-KS4

Classroom management

Communication

Education

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Spanish (QTS Required) - Full-Time

Blackburn, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Competitive Pay | Long-Term Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Blackburn who are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join their Modern Foreign Languages department on a full-time basis from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate language specialist to inspire students and promote a love of Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will join a supportive department committed to delivering engaging lessons and achieving excellent outcomes for pupils.

The Role

• Full-time Teacher of Spanish
• Commencing January 2027
• Teaching Spanish across KS3 and KS4
• Planning, delivering and assessing high-quality lessons
• Monitoring student progress and supporting achievement
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and MFL department

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Have experience teaching Spanish within a UK secondary school setting
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for languages
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Be committed to raising standards and pupil attainment
• Be a positive, proactive and collaborative team member

This role would suit both experienced practitioners and ambitious teachers looking for their next opportunity within a supportive secondary school environment.

All applicants must hold QTS and be eligible to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, will be required.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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