Spanish Teacher | Leading Secondary School in Taunton | January 2027 or earlier

Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2027 or earlier
Location: Taunton, Somerset
School Type: Leading Secondary School

The Opportunity

A leading secondary school in Taunton is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Spanish Teacher to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about languages and enjoys inspiring young people to develop their confidence, communication skills and cultural understanding.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and challenging Spanish lessons across the secondary age range, supporting pupils to make strong academic progress while developing a genuine enthusiasm for the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

The role would suit an experienced Spanish Teacher or an ambitious teacher looking to develop their career within a high-performing and supportive secondary school environment.

The Role

The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons that challenge, motivate and support pupils of different abilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Spanish lessons across the relevant key stages.

• Developing pupils' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish.

• Creating a positive classroom environment where pupils are encouraged to participate and communicate confidently.

• Differentiating lessons effectively to meet the needs of pupils with a range of abilities and learning styles.

• Setting high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic achievement.

• Assessing pupils' work accurately and providing constructive feedback to support improvement.

• Monitoring pupil progress and using assessment information to inform future planning.

• Preparing pupils effectively for internal and external examinations where appropriate.

• Supporting curriculum development within the Modern Foreign Languages department.

• Contributing to departmental planning, meetings and wider school initiatives.

• Encouraging pupils to develop an appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures, traditions and communities.

• Using appropriate digital resources and teaching technologies to enhance learning.

• Maintaining accurate records of pupil attainment, progress and assessment.

• Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents and carers regarding pupil progress and development.

Teaching & Learning

The school is looking for a teacher who can make Spanish accessible, enjoyable and relevant to pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver well-structured and purposeful lessons.

• Use a range of teaching strategies to engage and challenge pupils.

• Encourage independent learning and critical thinking.

• Build pupils' confidence in using Spanish in practical and authentic contexts.

• Provide appropriate challenge for high-attaining pupils while supporting those who require additional help.

• Develop pupils' knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

• Encourage curiosity about Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.

• Use assessment effectively to identify strengths and areas for development.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about Spanish, enthusiastic about teaching and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification.

• Strong subject knowledge in Spanish.

• Experience teaching Spanish within a secondary school environment.

• A confident and engaging classroom presence.

• The ability to inspire pupils and develop a genuine interest in languages.

• Strong classroom management and behaviour-management skills.

• Excellent planning, assessment and organisational skills.

• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

• The ability to differentiate effectively for a range of abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

• A commitment to professional development and reflective teaching practice.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience teaching Spanish at GCSE and/or A-Level.

• Experience preparing pupils for formal examinations.

• Experience contributing to curriculum development.

• Experience delivering enrichment activities, language clubs or cultural events.

• Experience supporting pupils with additional educational needs.

• An interest in promoting wider language learning across the school.

The Wider School Community

The school believes that language learning should extend beyond the classroom.

The successful Spanish Teacher will be encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school through activities such as:

• Spanish and language clubs.

• Cultural events and celebrations.

• Language competitions.

• Educational visits and exchanges.

• Enrichment and extension programmes.

• Cross-curricular projects.

• Opportunities to promote the benefits of modern language learning.

The school values teachers who bring their own interests, enthusiasm and ideas to the wider school community.

What the School Offers

The successful candidate will join a professional and supportive teaching environment within a well-regarded secondary school in Taunton.

The school offers:

• A positive and ambitious learning environment.

• Motivated pupils with high expectations for achievement.

• Supportive colleagues and experienced school leaders.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A collaborative Modern Foreign Languages department.

• A broad and engaging curriculum.

• Access to appropriate teaching and learning resources.

• Opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Safeguarding & Professional Standards

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and professional conduct policies at all times.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Spanish Teacher to join a leading secondary school in Taunton and play an important role in developing pupils' academic achievement, confidence and enthusiasm for languages.

If you have strong subject knowledge, high expectations and a genuine passion for inspiring young people, please submit your CV for consideration.