Head of Spanish
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Department: Senior School
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Reporting To: Chris Ferguson-Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Compensation: £35,372 - £56,951 / year
Description
Permanent Full Time or Part Time (0.8) From April or September 2027
King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking to appoint an inspiring and well-qualified Head of Spanish to join our successful Modern Languages Faculty on a permanent basis. Applications are invited from energetic and well-qualified university graduates or teachers seeking to be part of a dynamic, well-resourced and very successful Spanish Department which teaches the subject from Year 7 to A-Level.
The successful candidate will be able to teach across the whole range of age and ability, including A-Level Spanish.
The post would suit an experienced teacher with a proven record of successful results; relevant leadership experience is desirable but not essential.
A willingness to make a wider contribution to the pastoral, extra-curricular and co-curricular life of the School is expected.
Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 26 November.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and academic leadership for Spanish across the School.
- Deliver inspiring, high-quality Spanish teaching from KS3 to A-level, including preparation for highly selective university courses.
- Develop the curriculum, schemes of work, assessment practices and teaching resources.
- Monitor pupil progress and ensure appropriate challenge and support for all learners.
- Lead, support and develop departmental staff, promoting collaboration and high standards.
- Manage departmental administration, resources and budgets effectively.
- Organise and promote enrichment opportunities, including clubs, competitions, trips and exchanges.
- Work closely with the Head of Modern Languages, senior leaders, colleagues and parents.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification, including QTS.
- Strong subject knowledge and a successful record of teaching Spanish at GCSE and A-level.
- Thorough understanding of curriculum requirements, examination specifications and assessment.
- Ability to inspire pupils of all abilities through engaging and innovative teaching.
- Experience of curriculum development, pupil-progress monitoring and departmental improvement.
- Effective leadership, line-management and staff-development skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to pupils’ success.
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 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 - AIG 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.
- Pilates classes & running club.
- Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
- If eligible, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan ('the DC plan') with an employer’s maximum contribution of 20% of salary, to be matched by a 10% employee contribution.
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