Teacher of Spanish – Independent Girls School – Hereford
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Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Spanish to join a highly regarded independent girls school in Hereford. This is a superb role for a languages specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with pupils who are motivated articulate and eager to be challenged.
The school offers a calm purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour strong pastoral care and a culture that values scholarship and enrichment. With smaller class sizes excellent resources and a supportive professional community this is an outstanding opportunity to teach Spanish in a setting where language learning is highly valued and where teachers can focus on high-quality teaching.
About the Role
As Teacher of Spanish you will teach across KS3KS5 delivering engaging well-structured lessons that build fluency accuracy and cultural understanding.
You will deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:
Confident speaking and listening through structured routines and purposeful practice
Strong reading and translation skills using authentic texts and cultural materials
Accurate written communication supported by explicit grammar and vocabulary teaching
Cultural understanding of Spanish-speaking countries through literature media and current affairs
Exam confidence through modelling deliberate practice and precise feedback
There is scope to contribute to enrichment such as language clubs cultural events trips and exchange opportunities alongside wider initiatives that promote internationalism and cultural awareness.
The Languages Department
Modern Foreign Languages is a valued and high-performing faculty within the school. The department is collaborative and academically ambitious with teachers working closely together to plan lessons share resources and support excellent outcomes.
The department values:
A strong culture of speaking and confident communication in lessons
High expectations for accuracy fluency and quality of written work
Carefully sequenced curriculum planning that builds knowledge and skill over time
Consistent assessment and feedback that supports rapid progress
Enrichment that brings language and culture to life beyond the classroom
Spanish is a popular subject through to GCSE and A-Level and pupils respond well to challenge and academic ambition.
About the School
This Hereford independent girls school is known for its strong academic standards and supportive pastoral culture. Pupils are respectful motivated and engaged creating a calm and purposeful environment where teachers can teach with depth.
The school places strong emphasis on:
Small class sizes that allow for personalised teaching and strong relationships
Excellent behaviour and a calm academic environment
A rich co-curricular programme including cultural and international opportunities
Strong pastoral care that ensures pupils feel supported and confident
Staff benefit from a professional and collaborative working culture where expertise is valued and professional development is encouraged.
Key Information
Location: Hereford
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience
What the School is Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge in Spanish
Be confident teaching Spanish across KS3KS5
Deliver engaging well-structured lessons that stretch and support pupils
Promote a positive culture of communication and high achievement
Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life
Have the legal right to work in the UK
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers looking to develop in a high-performing independent setting.
Why Join This School
Teach highly motivated pupils in calm respectful classrooms
Smaller class sizes and excellent resources
Strong Modern Languages provision with a culture of scholarship and collaboration
Excellent CPD and opportunities to contribute to enrichment
A welcoming independent school community committed to academic excellence
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Spanish teacher who wants to inspire confident communication and cultural understanding while working in a thriving independent girls school environment in Hereford.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
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