Spanish Teacher - Wirral - Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free professional development

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Ongoing placement support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a qualified Spanish Teacher for a Wirral secondary school. You will deliver KS3 Spanish lessons and cover additional classes as needed, starting ASAP and continuing until Christmas 2026.

The role suits a teacher with QTS, strong Spanish knowledge, and experience in secondary education, who can commit to term-time hours and join a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish.
• Experience teaching Spanish or MFL in a secondary school.
• Confident delivering KS3 Spanish.
• Develop pupils' language skills through engaging lessons.
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Comfortable providing additional classroom cover.
• Adapt quickly to different teaching groups and learning environments.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Available immediately and until Christmas 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KS3 Spanish lessons across Years 7–9.
• Provide additional classroom cover as required by the timetable.
• Assess pupil understanding and provide constructive feedback.
• Differentiate lessons to support varying abilities.
• Support vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar development.
• Maintain positive behaviour and school policies.

Skills

KS3 Spanish

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiation

Safeguarding awareness

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Spanish Teacher - Wirral - Immediate Start

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Start Date: ASAP - November 2026

Duration: Until Christmas 2026

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Spanish Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral on an immediate, full-time basis until Christmas2026. This is a genuine live teaching vacancy offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified Spanish or Modern Foreign Languages Teacher who is available immediately and looking to secure work for the remainder of the autumn term.

The school requires someone who can confidently deliver Key Stage 3 Spanish, alongside providing additional classroom cover as part of the timetable. This opportunity may particularly appeal to an experienced MFL Teacher who enjoys teaching younger pupils and is comfortable supporting a wider range of classes when required.

The Role

As a Spanish Teacher, you will deliver engaging KS3 Spanish lessons and undertake additional classroom cover responsibilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching Spanish across Key Stage 3 (Years7-9)
• Developing pupils' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Supporting vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation and grammatical understanding
• Delivering engaging language activities that build confidence
• Assessing pupil understanding and providing constructive feedback
• Differentiating lessons to support varying abilities
• Providing additional classroom cover as required by the school
• Managing classroom behaviour across Spanish and cover lessons
• Maintaining positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Following established school policies and safeguarding procedures

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, organised and confident delivering Spanish lessons while supporting additional cover requirements.

The Ideal Spanish Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge in Spanish
• Have experience teaching Spanish or MFL in a secondary school
• Are confident delivering KS3 Spanish
• Can develop pupils' language skills through engaging lessons
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
• Are comfortable providing additional classroom cover
• Can adapt quickly to different teaching groups and learning environments
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Are available immediately and can commit until Christmas2026

Applications are welcome from experienced Spanish Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Spanish Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience
• Weekly pay
• A genuine full-time teaching vacancy
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Free professional development through The National College
• Access to further MFL teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside
• Support throughout the recruitment and registration process
• Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This position is based at a secondary school on the Wirral, with the assignment beginning as soon as a suitable candidate is available and continuing until Christmas2026. The school requires a qualified Spanish specialist who can maintain continuity of KS3 language teaching while providing additional classroom cover as part of the working week. This is particularly suitable for teachers who are immediately available, approaching the end of another assignment or seeking a short-term teaching opportunity before Christmas. Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the Wirral. QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.