Teacher of Spanish
Application Deadline: 25 June 2026
Department: Senior School
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Bath
Reporting To: Martin Boden - Headmaster
Compensation: £34,342 - £55,292 / year
Description
Fixed Term (1 Year)
Full Time or Part Time (0.8)
January 2027 – December 2027
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
