Spanish Teacher (Part-Time)

About the School – Charterhouse Square

Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3‑11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5‑minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. At Charterhouse Square School we believe a happy and stimulating learning environment is fundamental to academic success. Students achieve exceptional academic results at 11+ from a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy but with ample time also dedicated to physical education and the arts.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, yet our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths, supporting them academically, socially, and emotionally wherever they are in the world and wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them while offering rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices, and they get to be part of something bigger. We open our classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that is, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

As a Spanish Teacher at Charterhouse Square, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious, academically rigorous, and culturally rich languages provision. You will lead and teach high‑quality Spanish lessons from Nursery to Year 6, igniting curiosity, confidence, and a genuine love of languages in every pupil. You will design and oversee a coherent, progressive Spanish curriculum that supports strong academic outcomes and prepares pupils for Senior School pathways, including 11+ and scholarship routes. Your role will also involve monitoring pupil progress, using assessment intelligently, and ensuring stretch, challenge, and targeted support where needed. Beyond the classroom, you will promote cultural awareness through trips, events, and cross‑curricular opportunities, while contributing fully to the wider life of the school. This is a permanent, part‑time role, 0.6 FTE, with a September 2026 start date.

Who we are looking for

You are an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for fostering cultural understanding. You can lead a department effectively, communicate clearly, and build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. You bring excellent organisational skills, high expectations, and a commitment to whole‑school values. You are reflective, proactive, and enthusiastic about enriching school life through extracurricular activities. Ideally, you will hold a recognised teaching qualification and a good honours degree in Spanish, with the ability to model excellence in teaching and inspire a lifelong love of languages in young learners.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third‑party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 28th April 2026. Interviews will take place 8th May. Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.