Spanish Teacher — Large Academy in the West Midlands

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS with a TLR2 available for a suitable candidate

A large successful 11-18 academy in the West Midlands is expanding its Spanish provision and is seeking a full-time Spanish Teacher to join its growing Modern Foreign Languages department. This is a great opportunity for a teacher who wants to be part of a department on an upward trajectory with real scope to shape future provision.

The successful candidate will teach Spanish across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 (Edexcel) with strong and growing uptake of Spanish at both GCSE and A-level. You will be expected to contribute to the departments exchange programme with partner schools in Spain support the planning of new resources as the department expands and for experienced candidates take on a mentoring role for newly qualified teachers within the wider MFL team.

School Information

This is one of the West Midlands larger 11-18 academies with a strong sixth form and a long-standing tradition of language learning. Recent investment in the MFL department reflects the schools ambition to grow language uptake further and staff describe a leadership team that is genuinely supportive of departmental growth and new ideas. The department works closely together on planning and shares a strong sense of pride in students progress in languages.

Requirements

• Degree in Spanish and QTS

• Fluency in Spanish with strong subject knowledge across KS3-5

• A-level teaching experience desirable

• Enthusiasm for contributing to the growth and development of the department

• Confidence mentoring early-career colleagues for experienced applicants

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.