Spanish Teacher | Languages Department | Preston, Lancashire

Marchant Recruitment; Rishton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a Spanish Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027. The role encompasses teaching across KS3–KS4, with KS5 classes where appropriate, and preparing GCSE pupils for written and speaking assessments.

You will plan engaging lessons, monitor progress, and provide feedback to improve accuracy and fluency. A strong emphasis on modelling language and classroom management will support student confidence.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong Spanish language knowledge and the ability to explain grammar clearly.
• Deliver interactive lessons that encourage pupils to communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 classes where appropriate.
• Plan lessons that develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Teach vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures through clear modelling and regular practice.
• Prepare GCSE pupils for written assessments and speaking examinations.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback that helps pupils improve accuracy and fluency.
• Contribute to departmental planning and language-learning enrichment activities.

Skills

QTS

Spanish language

Interactive teaching

Grammar explanation

Education

Equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Role: Teacher of Spanish – KS3–KS5, depending on experience
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time, maternity cover
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Preston is seeking a Spanish Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from January 2027. The successful candidate will help pupils build confidence in speaking and writing Spanish, strengthen their grammatical knowledge and prepare examination groups for their next stage of study.

The Role

• Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 classes where appropriate.

• Plan lessons that develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

• Teach vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures through clear modelling and regular practice.

• Prepare GCSE pupils for written assessments and speaking examinations.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback that helps pupils improve accuracy and fluency.

• Contribute to departmental planning and language-learning enrichment activities.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has strong Spanish language knowledge and the ability to explain grammar clearly.

• Can deliver interactive lessons that encourage pupils to communicate confidently.

• Demonstrates effective behaviour management and organised lesson planning.

The Environment

The school values language learning, consistent teaching and strong relationships between staff and pupils. Existing curriculum resources and departmental collaboration will help the successful candidate settle into the maternity-cover role.