Spanish Teacher | Stockport

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate linguist with the ability to transport students from the rainy hills of the Peak District to the vibrant streets of Madrid and Seville Can you inspire a love for Hispanic culture while building the confidence students need to communicate in one of the worlds most widely spoken languages

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Spanish Teacher to join a successful Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department in Stockport. Known for its iconic railway viaduct and its unique position as a gateway between urban Manchester and rural Cheshire Stockport is a town with high educational aspirations. We are looking for an educator who can make language learning accessible exciting and central to the schools global outlook.

Core Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Planning and facilitating high-quality Spanish lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The ability to teach A-Level Spanish is highly desirable.

• Communication-First Pedagogy: Using a variety of interactive methodsincluding Target Language (TL) immersion choral mimicry and digital toolsto develop students speaking listening reading and writing skills.

• Cultural Enrichment: Bringing the Spanish-speaking world to life through the study of film music literature and festivals fostering a genuine intercultural understanding.

• GCSE Preparation: Guiding students through the rigours of the AQA or Edexcel GCSE specification with a particular focus on building spontaneous speaking skills and high-level translation accuracy.

• Literacy & Grammar: Strengthening students understanding of linguistic structures including verb conjugations and tenses in a way that is logical fun and memorable.

• Pastoral Leadership: Serving as a dedicated Form Tutor providing a supportive environment and acting as a consistent point of contact for a specific group of students.

Why This School

• Stockports Community Spirit: Work in a town that balances a strong local identity with an outward-looking international perspective providing a rewarding environment for MFL specialists.

• A Hub for Languages: Join a department that values collaboration shared resources and the use of authentic materials to move beyond the textbook.

• International Links: Benefit from a school that encourages global citizenship with potential opportunities for coordinating language exchanges trips to Spain or virtual partnerships.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialist CPD in EPI (Extensive Processing Instruction) Adaptive Teaching and pathways toward Head of MFL or International Coordinator roles.

Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a degree in Spanish or a related discipline. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply.

• Linguistic Fluency: Exceptional proficiency in Spanish with the ability to model authentic pronunciation and nuanced grammar to students of all abilities.

• Engaging Presence: An inspiring communicator who can overcome the language barrier with energy empathy and a variety of creative teaching strategies.

• Character: A resilient reflective and collaborative educator who believes that learning a second language is a vital life skill and a window into a broader world.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV today.