Part-time Teacher of Spanish

The Boarding Schools' Association; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the UK seeks a dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join its dynamic team. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons to students across Key Stages 3 to 5, fostering a collaborative departmental culture, and contributing to students' academic resilience. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for the Spanish language, strong pedagogical skills, and a commitment to professional growth. A supportive work environment and modern teaching resources await you at this institution.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Modern facilities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching Spanish and inspiring students.
• Demonstrates excellent pedagogical practices.
• Willing to embrace High Performance Learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Spanish teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Plan and deliver lessons that promote deep thinking and independence.
• Assess, track and report student progress.
• Participate in co-curricular language opportunities.

Skills

Passion for Spanish language and culture

Strong subject knowledge

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Commitment to professional growth

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Closing Date: 1 January 2026
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: In line with College salary scales
Employment Term: Part Time

(Required for April 2026 )

St Edmund’s College is seeking to appoint an outstanding, motivated and innovative Teacher of Spanish to join our successful Modern Foreign Languages Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to a high-performing team within a forward-thinking school.

About Us

Our school is proud to be an HPL (High Performance Learning) school, committed to the belief that all students can achieve highly. Through the HPL framework, we foster advanced cognitive performance and nurture the values, attitudes and attributes that enable every learner to thrive academically and personally.

The successful candidate will

• Deliver high-quality Spanish teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Plan and deliver lessons rooted in HPL principles, promoting deep thinking, independence and academic resilience.
• Contribute to a collaborative departmental culture focused on continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes.
• Assess, track and report on student progress to ensure every learner achieves their full potential.
• Participate in wider school life and contribute to co-curricular language opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is passionate about Spanish language and culture and inspires this passion in students.
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and excellent pedagogical practice.
• A willingness to embrace the principles of High Performance Learning, maintaining high expectations for all pupils.
• Is reflective, committed to professional growth and eager to contribute to whole-school development.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates clearly with students, colleagues and parents.

We Offer

• A supportive, ambitious and collegial working environment.
• Modern facilities and resources designed to enhance high-quality teaching and learning.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and strong pastoral support.

The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity and as such an enhanced DBS check (which includes children’s barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.

If you would like to apply please complete an application before the closing date.

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, Friday 9th January 2026
Interviews to take place: Week commencing:19th January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undertake relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.