Teacher of Spanish – Secondary School – Derby, Derbyshire

A successful 1116 secondary school in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Spanish to join its growing Modern Foreign Languages department. The school has seen a steady rise in MFL uptake over recent years supported by a clear curriculum vision strong behaviour systems and leadership that values language learning as a core part of a broad education.

Spanish is a popular option at GCSE and the department is keen to further develop cultural enrichment and student confidence in spoken communication.

The Role
You will teach Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds vocabulary acquisition grammatical precision and fluency. The department places strong emphasis on retrieval practice explicit phonics instruction and regular low-stakes assessment to support long-term memory.

Lessons are structured engaging and rooted in authentic cultural context including study of Hispanic traditions geography and contemporary issues. The school uses shared planning resources ensuring consistency while allowing teachers space to personalise delivery.

You will:
Deliver high-quality engaging Spanish lessons
Develop students speaking listening reading and writing skills
Prepare students effectively for GCSE assessments
Contribute to cultural enrichment such as language clubs or themed events
Collaborate within a supportive MFL team

The department is open to teachers with an additional language specialism though this is not essential.

The School
Located within Derby the school serves a mixed and diverse intake and has developed a strong reputation locally for calm classrooms and improving academic outcomes. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied allowing teachers to focus on instruction and engagement.

The MFL department operates from modern classrooms equipped with interactive boards and access to digital language platforms. CPD is structured and subject-specific with opportunities to attend regional MFL networks.

Leadership promotes a culture of professional trust practical support and open communication. Staff wellbeing is actively considered and planning systems are designed to reduce unnecessary workload.

About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong subject knowledge in Spanish
Ability to deliver structured engaging lessons
Commitment to high expectations and inclusive teaching
Enthusiasm for promoting cultural awareness

Early career teachers and experienced practitioners are both encouraged to apply.

Whats on Offer
Competitive salary aligned with experience
Collaborative MFL department with shared resources
Structured CPD and coaching support
Clear behaviour systems and supportive leadership
Opportunity to contribute to cultural and language enrichment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Spanish teacher who wants to inspire global curiosity and linguistic confidence within a well-led Derby secondary school.