Teacher of Spanish

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Spanish Teacher to join a successful secondary academy in Oldham. This full-time role focuses on teaching Spanish to KS3 and KS4 students, with opportunities to teach A-level in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have QTS or QTLS, strong classroom management skills, and a commitment to creating engaging lessons. The academy prides itself on its excellent facilities and high-performing sixth form, where students thrive in a calm atmosphere.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to 2,500+ free training courses

Generous referral scheme

Expert interview and lesson-planning support

Holiday pay options

Free networking events

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status.
• A strong track record or clear potential for delivering high-quality Spanish lessons.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).
• Create engaging, innovative lessons tailored to diverse learners.
• Manage classroom activities with a positive approach.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Engaging lesson creation

Flexible teaching style

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Spanish Teacher Wanted - Empower Young Minds in Oldham Through Spanish Language and Culture
January 2026 Full-time ongoing
Location: Large, successful secondary academy in Oldham

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a thriving and forward-thinking secondary academy in Oldham, and we're on the lookout for a qualified Teacher of Spanish to join their team.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher, if you have a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Spanish and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

The Role

• Teaching Spanish to KS3 and KS4 (GCSE)
• Full-time, five days per week
• Opportunity to teach A-level Spanish within a highly successful sixth form
• Create engaging, innovative lessons tailored to a diverse range of learners
• Confident classroom management with a positive, supportive approach

About the School

• A successful 11-18 academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted (Nov 2024)
• Outstanding facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning
• A calm, respectful environment where students are motivated, mature, and ambitious
• A high-performing sixth form with a strong track record of students progressing to university courses in Spanish and related fields

Pupils behave well. Their polite and respectful conduct creates a calm atmosphere around the school. Students in the sixth form are highly motivated and demonstrate increasing maturity. - Ofsted, November 2024

What We're Looking For

• QTS, QTLS or ECT status
• A strong track record or clear potential for delivering high-quality Spanish lessons
• A flexible, adaptive teaching style with a commitment to student progress
• Eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions
• A full employment and education history with explanations for any employment gaps
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional references

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Top rates of pay - we attract and retain the best education professionals
• Unrivalled CPD - gain access to 2,500+ free training courses through our partnership with The National College
• Generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and be rewarded
• Expert interview and lesson-planning support
• Streamlined online portal for timesheets and availability
• UK-based payroll team - no third parties or offshore processing
• Holiday pay - choose to have it included in your rate or claim it during the holidays
• Free networking events - meet other professionals and our dedicated consultants

Interested? Let's Talk!

To apply or find out more about this exciting Spanish Teacher opportunity in Oldham, contact the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email us at (url removed).