Spanish Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Hertford

Position: Spanish Teacher
Location: Hertford
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

An Outstanding Secondary School in Hertford is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Spanish Teacher to join its highly successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school recognised for its exceptional academic standards inclusive ethos and commitment to developing confident globally minded young people.

The school has a strong reputation for delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum that promotes linguistic fluency cultural awareness and a deep appreciation of international perspectives. Students are encouraged to communicate confidently think independently and develop a lifelong love of language learning while staff benefit from a collaborative culture excellent professional development and supportive leadership.

The successful candidate will teach Spanish across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 delivering engaging and challenging lessons that develop students speaking listening reading and writing skills.

Students study a rich curriculum covering grammar vocabulary translation and cultural topics relating to Spanish-speaking countries. You will prepare learners for GCSE and A-Level Spanish examinations while encouraging them to communicate fluently and confidently in real-world contexts.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through language clubs cultural enrichment activities exchange opportunities educational visits and events that bring language learning to life beyond the classroom.

• Teach Spanish across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging well-structured lessons that build fluency and confidence

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Spanish examinations

• Develop students speaking listening reading and writing skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support language enrichment activities trips and cultural events

• Foster enthusiasm and curiosity for languages and global cultures

This Outstanding Secondary School is recognised for its high academic expectations strong pastoral care and commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Students are respectful motivated and eager to learn creating a calm and purposeful environment where academic success and personal development are equally valued.

The Modern Foreign Languages department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team with experienced subject specialists delivering consistently strong outcomes. Staff benefit from excellent resources ongoing professional development and a leadership team that supports innovation wellbeing and career progression.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Spanish at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge of Spanish language and culture

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Spanish

• Ability to teach a second language such as French or German

• Experience contributing to language enrichment activities or exchanges

• A proven track record of strong student outcomes

If you are interested in this Spanish Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Hertford please submit your CV as soon as possible.