Teacher of Spanish

Tonbridge Grammar School; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tonbridge seeks a dedicated Teacher of Spanish to inspire students at Sixth Form level. This role offers a supportive community, focusing on staff wellbeing and an international curriculum, with co-curricular activities enhancing the language learning experience. Ideal candidates will be passionate about teaching and have the ability to engage students creatively.

Benefits

5 Additional INSET days a year

Free use of Fitness suite

Staff wellbeing package

Parking/electric car charging

Cycle to work scheme

Active staff community and socials

Qualifications

• Inspiring and creative individual required to support language delivery.
• Experience in teaching Spanish at advanced levels ideal.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to Sixth Form level.
• Support the delivery and enjoyment of languages.

Skills

Ability to teach Spanish to Sixth Form level

Good Honours graduate

Passion for learning and teaching

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Spanish

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 September 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 10 October 2025
• Location: Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2f12f0b3-860e-4928-8777-07ebf52b4c21

Summary

What skills and experience we\'re looking for

We are looking for an inspiring and creative individual to support the delivery and enjoyment of languages at Tonbridge Grammar School.

You will be:

• able to teach Spanish to Sixth Form level
• a good Honours graduate with a passion for learning and teaching

Languages hold a central position within our internationally focused curriculum. All students study French and Spanish in Years 7 - 9 alongside Latin. This foundation continues into GCSE and the IB Diploma in Sixth Form, where our commitment to internationalism is further emphasized. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in both GCSE and the IB Diploma programme, often pursuing further language studies at university and beyond.

Our language department thrives as a vibrant hub of the school community. We offer an extensive range of co-curricular activities, ensuring that opportunities for enrichment are as exciting as possible. These include language trips to Seville and Rouen in October, as well as weekly enrichment programs such as the United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad, International Film, Japanese, Mandarin, Current Affairs, Home Languages, and Podcast clubs.

What the school offers its staff

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

• 5 Additional INSET days a year
• Free use of our Fitness suite
• Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
• Parking/electric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active staff community and socials

There is individualised professional development to support your career stage be it ECT, middle or senior leadership. We are an International Baccalaureate World School - IB experience is beneficial but not essential as training is provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.