Teacher of Spanish – Secondary Academy – Milton Keynes

A large and ambitious 1118 secondary academy in Milton Keynes is seeking a dynamic and committed Teacher of Spanish to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department. The academy serves a diverse and aspirational community and has developed a strong reputation for steady academic improvement high expectations and inclusive practice.

Spanish is a popular subject at both KS4 and KS5 with strong GCSE uptake and a growing Sixth Form cohort. The department is focused on building confident communicators combining structured grammar instruction with immersive speaking and listening practice. Examination results have shown sustained improvement reflecting a clear and consistent curriculum approach.

The Role

You will teach Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the opportunity to contribute to A-Level teaching depending on experience. The department operates with shared schemes of learning that provide structure while still allowing individual teaching style and creativity.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering engaging and well-sequenced Spanish lessons
Preparing students thoroughly for GCSE examinations
Embedding speaking and listening confidence in all year groups
Contributing to curriculum refinement and resource development
Supporting enrichment activities such as language clubs or cultural events

The academy values teachers who create purposeful classrooms with clear expectations and consistent routines.

The MFL Department

The Modern Foreign Languages faculty is well-established and collaborative. Spanish sits alongside French and German within a shared corridor of dedicated classrooms. Regular departmental meetings focus on curriculum alignment exam technique and intervention strategies.

Department strengths include:

Centralised planning and assessment materials
Structured speaking assessments and mock preparation
Access to digital language-learning platforms
Growing A-Level provision with small class sizes

The department has strong links with cultural organisations and encourages participation in exchange opportunities where possible.

The Academy

Located in Milton Keynes the academy benefits from modern facilities including refurbished teaching blocks and updated classroom technology. Senior leaders are visible and supportive maintaining clear behaviour policies that enable calm and focused lessons.

Staff describe the working culture as professional and collaborative with strong CPD opportunities and leadership development pathways. The academy is part of a wider educational network offering access to shared training and subject forums.

The school prioritises:

Clear routines and behaviour consistency
Academic ambition
Inclusive teaching practices
Professional trust

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) in Spanish or Modern Languages
Have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Spanish
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
Deliver structured lessons with high expectations
Contribute positively to a collaborative department

Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and confident ECTs.

Whats On Offer

Competitive salary aligned to experience
Supportive MFL faculty
Clear behaviour systems and structured curriculum
Access to strong CPD and subject networks
A modern and ambitious Milton Keynes academy environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Spanish specialist seeking to teach in a school that combines structure ambition and professional support.