King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking to appoint an inspiring and well-qualified Teacher of Spanish to join our successful Modern Languages Faculty on a fixed term basis.

Description

Fixed Term (1 Year)

Full Time or Part Time (0.8)

January 2027 – December 2027

Spanish is a thriving and popular subject across the School, with strong uptake at GCSE and A Level, and excellent outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, well-resourced department and teach motivated, intellectually curious pupils and arises from a member of staff taking maternity leave.

The successful candidate will teach Spanish across the full age and ability range, including A Level, and will contribute fully to the academic and pastoral life of the School. This role would suit either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), for whom a full induction and support programme will be provided.

Interviews are likely to be held on 6 July 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge and support pupils of all abilities.

Plan, prepare and assess work in line with departmental and school expectations.

Teach Spanish from Year 7 to A Level, preparing pupils for internal and external examinations.

Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records and provide timely feedback to pupils and parents.

Contribute to the development of schemes of work and teaching resources within the department.

Support the pastoral life of the School, including acting as a form or co-tutor.

Engage in co-curricular activities and contribute to the wider life of the School.

Attend departmental meetings, Parents’ Evenings and key School events.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge & Experience

Strong subject knowledge in Spanish and familiarity with GCSE and A Level specifications.

Understanding of how pupils learn and develop across a range of ages and abilities.

Experience (or potential) to teach Spanish across KS3–KS5, including A Level.

Ability to assess pupil work effectively and use assessment to inform teaching.

Skills

Excellent classroom management and the ability to engage and motivate pupils.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Organisational skills to effectively manage planning, marking and administrative duties.

Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.

Personal Attributes

Enthusiasm for languages and a commitment to inspiring a love of Spanish.

A reflective, proactive approach to professional development.

A collaborative and positive approach to working within a team.

Commitment to the wider life and values of the School.

For further details please see candidate brief.

Benefits

The following are just some of the benefits we offer:

Supportive CPD which can include access to further qualifications and training.

Generous and competitive school fee remission.

Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.

Employee assistance packages - Aviva SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.

Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.

Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.

Employer pension scheme with an employer’s maximum contribution of 20% of salary, to be matched by a 10% employee contribution.

For further information please see the Candidate Brief attached.