Spanish Teacher - Wirral - Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting a Spanish Teacher to join a Wirral secondary school on an immediate, full-time basis until Christmas 2026. This role focuses on delivering KS3 Spanish and providing additional classroom cover as part of the timetable.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Spanish teacher with QTS, capable of engaging younger pupils and managing a range of classes. Applicants must be ready to start immediately.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of KS3 Spanish.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school preferred.
• Immediate availability and commitment through Christmas 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver KS3 Spanish lessons across Years 7–9.
• Provide additional classroom cover as required by the timetable.
• Develop pupils' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish.
• Differentiate lessons to support varying abilities and maintain high behaviour standards.
• Assess pupil understanding and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

KS3 Spanish

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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 Christmas 2026.

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.

• Teaching Spanish across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
• 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 Christmas 2026

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 Christmas 2026.

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.