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Teacher of Spanish – Southwark Secondary School

Role: Teacher of Spanish

Salary: MPS / UPS (Inner London)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

We are currently seeking a dynamic Teacher of Spanish to join a forward-thinking team in a thriving secondary school. This is a full-time, permanent position starting in September. The school boasts an excellent reputation with a strong track record of academic success, including impressive GCSE results.

About the School:

Our school is renowned for its outstanding academic performance and focus on student wellbeing. It has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted (October 2022) and continues to see impressive GCSE progress, with a focus on high expectations and excellent behaviour.

Located in Southwark, we have great transport links - via both overround and overground rail services - to central London and safe on-site parking.

Teacher of Spanish – Requirements:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• The ability to Teach Spanish to KS4 and some French at KS3
• Have excellent Spanish subject knowledge
• A secure knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills essential for students studying a MFL to succeed
• A secure knowledge of assessment for learning strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of the school curriculum, including the National Curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 18
• Understanding of the principles behind school improvement planning, monitoring, review and evaluation of progress
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures

Teacher of Spanish – Personal Qualities:

• The ability to encourage and cultivate the personal development and skills of members of the department
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own workload effectively
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient
• Proven ability to work as a team member
• The ability to be a reflective and evaluative practitioner who is willing to learn and develop

To apply for this Teacher of Spanish opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Teacher of Spanish, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Teacher of Spanish will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Teacher of Spanish post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Teacher of Spanish – Southwark Secondary School