Spanish Teacher - Private School in Wells!

Marchant Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private school in the UK is seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Spanish Teacher to join its highly respected MFL department starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons from KS3 to KS5, working with motivated pupils who are passionate about language learning. Candidates must have a degree in Spanish or a related field and a recognised teaching qualification. The role offers excellent salary and professional development opportunities within a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Outstanding CPD and opportunities for career progression

Modern facilities and exceptional teaching resources

Fee remission (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge and passion for Spanish language and culture.
• Ability to inspire and support pupils of all abilities.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Spanish lessons from KS3 to KS5.
• Engage with motivated and enthusiastic pupils.
• Foster a passion for language learning and cultural understanding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

ICT skills

Education

Degree in Spanish, Modern Languages, or related discipline

Recognised teaching qualification with QTS

Job description

A prestigious private school in Wells with an outstanding and highly respected MFL department is seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable, and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join its thriving academic community.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Spanish Teacher to begin in January 2026.

This exceptional private, co-educational school is renowned for:

• superb academic standards,
• a deeply supportive pastoral ethos, and
• a rich and varied co-curricular programme.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, ambitious Spanish lessons from KS3 to KS5, working with motivated, articulate, and enthusiastic pupils who show a genuine passion for language learning and cultural understanding.

The School

This is a school where excellence in languages is truly celebrated. The MFL department is widely recognised for its inspiring teaching, outstanding results, and vibrant cultural atmosphere that resonates throughout the school.

Pupils benefit from:

• a broad, exciting, and well-structured language curriculum
• exposure to Hispanic culture, literature, film, and authentic materials
• opportunities for creative and academic language work
• a strong emphasis on communication, intercultural awareness, and linguistic fluency

Parents frequently praise the school’s nurturing environment, strong academic values, and commitment to developing confident, articulate, and globally minded young people.

Staff describe the school as supportive, well-led, and professionally rewarding, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, autonomy, and continuous professional development.

Benefits typically include:

• Outstanding CPD and clear opportunities for career progression
• Modern facilities and exceptional MFL teaching resources
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• Fee remission (where applicable)
• A vibrant co-curricular MFL programme, including Spanish clubs, cultural events, film screenings, international trips, exchange opportunities, and enrichment activities

Location: Wells, Somerset

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

Spanish Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in Spanish, Modern Languages, or a closely related discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Spanish language and culture
• Strong communication, planning, and ICT skills
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support pupils of all abilities
• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are an enthusiastic and highly motivated Spanish Teacher seeking to join a private school with an exceptional MFL department, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.