Spanish Teacher

Spanish Teacher – Cwmbran, South Wales (Maternity Cover)

Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
Start Date: February 2026 – October 2026
Contract: Maternity Cover – Full‑Time or Part‑Time Considered
(Potential for a permanent role following review in October 2026)
Pay Rate: From £172.98 per day

Spanish Teacher Job – Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)

We are seeking a qualified Spanish Teacher to cover a maternity leave in a supportive and welcoming secondary school in Cwmbran, South Wales. This role will focus primarily on teaching Spanish at Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9), making it an excellent opportunity for an MFL specialist passionate about early language learning.

This maternity cover position is suitable for teachers seeking short‑term, medium‑term or flexible teaching opportunities, with full‑time and part‑time applications welcomed.

The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, inclusive teaching and high academic standards, offering a positive and well‑structured environment for staff and pupils.

About the Secondary School

This well‑established secondary school in Cwmbran values nurturing the individual and provides a calm, respectful learning environment. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, supportive leadership and well‑behaved pupils, making it an ideal setting for a Spanish Teacher undertaking maternity cover.

Teachers are supported by a strong pastoral system and a welcoming department, allowing them to focus on high‑quality teaching and pupil progress.

Spanish Teacher – Key Responsibilities

As the Spanish Maternity Cover Teacher, you will:

• Teach Spanish to Key Stage 3 students (Year 7, 8 and 9)
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated MFL lessons
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Use assessment and feedback to support pupil progress and attainment
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of abilities and Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Spanish Teacher – Requirements

To be considered for this Spanish Teacher job in Cwmbran, you must have:

• QTS or PGCE specialising in Spanish / Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
• Experience teaching Spanish at KS3
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for languages and engaging young learners
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork skills

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Since 1996, Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers with short‑term, long‑term and maternity cover roles across Wales and England.

Teachers working with us benefit from:

• Access to Spanish teaching vacancies in South Wales
• Flexible working options (full‑time or part‑time)
• Competitive weekly pay at market‑leading rates
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• A dedicated recruitment consultant for ongoing support
• A referral bonus scheme
• Opportunities across multiple secondary schools in South Wales

Apply for Spanish Teacher Maternity Cover 

• If you are a qualified Spanish Teacher looking for a maternity cover role teaching Years 7–9 in a supportive Cwmbran secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
• Apply today with your updated CV and take the next step in your Spanish teaching career in South Wales.

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