Spanish Teacher | Modern Secondary School | Royston, Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Royston-based secondary school in appointing an enthusiastic Spanish Teacher for maternity cover. The role is full-time with an ASAP start, and teachers will be placed on the MPS/UPS scale depending on experience.

Applicants should hold QTS or an equivalent qualification, possess strong Spanish knowledge, and show the ability to deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4. The school supports collaborative planning and professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required.
• Strong Spanish subject knowledge is essential.
• Ability to create purposeful lessons with clear learning objectives.
• Adapt activities to meet different learners’ needs.
• Available to start at short notice and provide continuity for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4.
• Build students’ confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Use retrieval practice and regular assessment of vocabulary and grammar.
• Provide targeted feedback and support students preparing for examinations.
• Collaborate with the languages team to ensure consistent teaching and assessment.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Spanish
Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A modern secondary school in Royston is looking for an enthusiastic Spanish Teacher to provide maternity cover as soon as possible. The school is seeking a teacher who can deliver structured, engaging language lessons, improve students' confidence in communication and help learners make steady progress towards their qualifications.

The Role

• Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4.

• Build students' confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• Use retrieval practice and regular assessment to reinforce vocabulary and grammar.

• Provide targeted feedback and support students preparing for examinations.

• Collaborate with the languages team to maintain consistent teaching and assessment approaches.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has strong Spanish subject knowledge.

• Can create purposeful lessons with clear learning objectives.

• Adapts activities to meet the needs of different learners.

• Is available to start at short notice and can provide continuity for students.

The Environment

The school offers a structured department with established schemes of work and colleagues who value collaborative planning. The successful teacher will receive support in understanding existing routines and curriculum expectations, allowing them to focus on teaching and student progress. This maternity-cover role is suitable for a teacher seeking a new challenge in a supportive secondary setting.