Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a Head of Spanish for a Secondary school in Northamptonshire!
Are you passionate about the Spanish language and culture? Do you have the vision and drive to lead a thriving Modern Foreign Languages department?
We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Spanish to empower students and foster a love for language learning.
Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead the development and delivery of an engaging, high-quality Spanish curriculum. You will play a key role in shaping the department’s future, inspiring students, and ensuring outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Spanish department, promoting academic excellence
- Inspire students through innovative and engaging teaching strategies
- Design a modern, culturally rich curriculum that enhances language skills and appreciation
- Mentor and support departmental staff to encourage professional growth
- Foster a passion for languages and cultivate international perspectives among students
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced educator who:
- Has a strong background teaching Spanish at KS3, KS4, and KS5
- Possesses leadership experience or demonstrates ambition to take on a leadership role
- Is passionate about languages and cultural education
- Has the ability to engage and inspire students to become confident and enthusiastic linguists
Why Apply?
If you are driven to contribute to the wider development of a forward-thinking education environment that prioritises the wellbeing of staff and students, alongside excellent employee benefits, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme
Like the sound of this role?
We look forward to your application!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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