Teacher of Languages

Guiseley School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Guiseley School in Leeds invites applications for a dynamic Teacher of Languages to join the MFL team on a one-year contract starting January 2027. The successful candidate will teach Spanish, work with specialist colleagues, and contribute to ensuring high expectations and student progress.

We welcome ITT trainees and substantive staff who are passionate about languages and the national curriculum; flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the national curriculum for modern foreign languages.
• Experience or training in teaching languages to a range of ages.
• Willingness to contribute to wider aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish within the MFL department to relevant year groups.
• Collaborate with specialist teachers to challenge and support all students.
• Contribute to wider aspects of school life and events.

Skills

Passion for languages

Collaborative teaching

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic andcommitted Teacher of Languages to join the MFL team on a temporary basis for a1-year contract. Guiseley School is passionate about its languages department,and we’re looking for an individual who shares our commitment to excellence andachieving the very best for all our students. The successful candidate willhave a passion for languages and will work alongside a team of specialisedteachers to ensure we challenge our students appropriately. The specialism forthis role is Spanish.

We are a value driven organisation. Ourkey aims, core values of care, aspiration, growth and success sit behindeverything we do. The successful candidate for the role will share in our childcentred approach to care and ambitious aspirations for their growth andsuccess.

We are interested in applicationsfrom both ITT students wishing to begin their careers at Guiseley School andsubstantive staff who are keen to further their experience with us. Thesuccessful candidate will be passionate about their subject, have a goodknowledge of the national curriculum and be keen to contribute to wider aspectsof school life. Flexible working arrangements can be considered and discussedfor the right candidate.

Guiseley School is full of exceptionalyoung people. We have an active, visible leadership team, and a committed staffbody. We arecommitted to the very highest standards of student care and achievement andseek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. We have a strongvision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professionaldevelopment programme for all staff.

GuiseleySchool’s campus offers state of the art buildings and an excellent workingenvironment.

The start date forthis role is January 2027

Closingdate: Noon, Monday 21st September 2026 Interview date: w.c 21st September 2026

Our school is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and upholding fundamentalBritish values and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.

We seek to promote diversity and equality ofopportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, race,marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. We also promoteand practice the key Fundamental British Values to both staff and pupils.