ECT Teacher of Spanish – Secondary School – Hull

A dynamic 1116 secondary school in Hull is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious ECT Teacher of Spanish to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher who wants structured mentoring clear curriculum guidance and the chance to build confidence within a supportive team.

Languages are a valued part of the schools curriculum with strong GCSE uptake and a renewed focus on raising standards in speaking listening and extended writing. The leadership team is committed to strengthening MFL provision and investing in early career development.

The Role

As an ECT Spanish teacher you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds grammatical accuracy vocabulary retention and confident communication.

You will benefit from:

A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlements
A dedicated subject mentor within the MFL department
Weekly coaching sessions and structured feedback
Access to shared schemes of learning and centrally resourced lessons
Support with GCSE exam preparation and assessment

The department uses retrieval practice and explicit grammar instruction to support long-term retention and fluency.

The Department

The MFL team is collaborative and reflective working closely to ensure consistency in planning and assessment. Regular moderation meetings support exam preparation and the department encourages creative approaches to speaking practice and cultural exploration.

Students in Hull respond well to structured lessons and interactive learning. The department incorporates authentic materials and cultural enrichment activities to bring language learning to life.

Department strengths include:

Shared lesson resources and planning systems
Clear assessment frameworks aligned to GCSE
Strong focus on vocabulary and phonics
Supportive faculty leadership

The School

This Hull secondary school has embedded behaviour systems and a calm learning environment that supports both students and staff. Senior leaders are visible and approachable and there is a clear emphasis on professional growth.

The school provides:

A comprehensive ECT induction programme
Subject-specific CPD and collaborative planning time
A supportive pastoral system
Opportunities to lead clubs or cultural activities

Staff describe the culture as inclusive professional and development-focused.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or be completing QTS this academic year)
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Spanish
Show enthusiasm and creativity in language teaching
Be reflective and open to feedback
Build positive relationships with students

The ability to offer a second language would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join

Strong mentoring and ECT support
Structured curriculum and shared planning
Supportive MFL department
Clear behaviour systems and calm classrooms
Long-term professional development opportunities

If you are a Spanish ECT ready to begin your career in a supportive and ambitious Hull school this is an excellent opportunity to grow into a confident and impactful teacher.