Spanish Teacher

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Reading seeks an innovative and enthusiastic Spanish Teacher to join their successful Modern Foreign Languages department on a temporary contract covering maternity leave. Candidates should have a passion for languages and the ability to teach Spanish at GCSE and A Level standards. There are flexible working options available for full or part-time roles, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to the school's vision and enrichment activities.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Community and collaboration working model

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will be innovative and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful Modern Foreign Languages department.
• Cover maternity leave as a Spanish Teacher.

Skills

Passion for languages

Ability to teach Spanish to GCSE and A Level

Motivated and successful individual

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic practitioner to join our highly successful and well-resourced Modern Foreign Languages department as a Spanish Teacher, on a temporary contract, to cover maternity leave.

What We Are Looking For

You should be a highly motivated and successful individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of the school vision and the many enrichment activities that the department offers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for languages and the ability to teach Spanish to GCSE and A Level standards. A willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential, we would consider both part time and full time applications.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Working pattern: Full time and part time applications considered

Closing Date: 20th January 2026

Interview date: TBC