Teacher of Spanish

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in London is seeking a Teacher of Spanish for a full-time, temporary maternity cover starting November 2026. The post involves teaching Spanish across KS3 and KS4 and supporting GCSE and A Level provision.

Ideal candidates hold QTS or equivalent, have secondary school Spanish teaching experience, and possess strong language knowledge with solid classroom management and communication skills. Salary ranges from £40,317 to £62,496 per year, 32.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Spanish in a secondary school.
• Strong Spanish language and subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching GCSE and A level Spanish.
• Good classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Help students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom where learners feel confident.
• Monitor progress and use assessment feedback to drive improvement.
• Adapt lessons and resources for SEND and diverse learners.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.
• Collaborate with MFL colleagues and contribute to school life.

Skills

Spanish teaching

GCSE & A Level experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Spanish - London

Are you a passionate Spanish Teacher who enjoys helping young people build confidence and develop a real interest in languages? A secondary school in London is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join its MFL department from November 2026.

This is a full-time temporary maternity cover position and would suit an experienced Spanish Teacher, MFL Teacher or languages teacher with QTS and ability to teach A level and GCSE Spanish.

About the Role: Teacher of Spanish - London

You will teach Spanish across the relevant secondary year groups, creating lessons that are engaging, purposeful and accessible to students of different abilities.

The role will involve:

• Planning and delivering enjoyable, well-structured Spanish lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Helping students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Creating a positive classroom where students feel confident participating and making mistakes as they learn.
• Monitoring progress and using assessment and feedback to help students improve.
• Adapting lessons and resources to meet the needs of individual learners, including students with SEND.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging them to take pride in their learning.
• Working closely with colleagues within the MFL department and contributing to the wider life of the school.

About You: Teacher of Spanish - London

The school is looking for a committed and approachable Teacher of Spanish with strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for language teaching.

You will ideally have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Spanish in a secondary school.
• Strong Spanish language and subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching GCSE and A level
• Good classroom management and communication skills.

Key Details: Teacher of Spanish - London

• Position: Teacher of Spanish / Spanish Teacher
• Location: London
• Contract: Full-time, temporary maternity cover
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Salary: £40,317 - £62,496 per annum
• Start: November 2026
• Subject: Spanish / Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
• School: Secondary

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.