Teacher of Spanish - Secondary School - Nottingham

A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Teacher of Spanish to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic linguist to help students develop confidence in communication, curiosity about other cultures and the skills needed to succeed in languages at Key Stages 3 and 4.

The school serves a diverse local community and is known for its positive learning culture, clear behaviour routines and supportive leadership that values high-quality teaching and staff development.

The Role

As Teacher of Spanish , you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 , with the potential to contribute to KS5 depending on experience and departmental need. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge and skill over time, with an emphasis on:

• Developing strong listening and speaking confidence

• Building accurate reading and translation skills

• Improving extended writing through structure, modelling and practice

• Explicit teaching of grammar and vocabulary, revisited regularly for mastery

Students learn Spanish through a wide range of topics that connect language with real-life contexts, including identity and relationships, school, leisure, holidays, festivals, media, social issues and future plans. Lessons encourage purposeful speaking, frequent retrieval, and clear routines that support both accuracy and fluency.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to plan engaging lessons, share resources and ensure students experience consistent approaches that help them make strong progress.

The Department

The MFL department is a supportive and ambitious team that values strong subject expertise, high expectations and shared planning. Teachers work together to develop lessons that combine language accuracy with meaningful communication, ensuring students feel confident using Spanish in both structured tasks and more spontaneous speaking opportunities.

Spanish is a popular subject at KS4, and the department places strong emphasis on:

• Building a positive culture around speaking in the classroom

• Using modelling and scaffolding to support extended writing

• Consistent approaches to feedback and assessment

• Developing cultural awareness through authentic materials and enrichment

Where possible, the department supports learning with activities such as language clubs, themed events and links to wider cultural opportunities.

The School

The school has established a calm and purposeful learning environment, supported by clear expectations and consistent behaviour systems. Staff benefit from a leadership team that prioritises professional development and collaborative working.

The school is committed to inclusive practice and ensures all students—regardless of starting point—are supported to make progress through strong teaching, targeted intervention and a focus on building confidence.

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification

• Have strong subject knowledge in Spanish (and a love of languages)

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that build fluency and accuracy

• Create a positive classroom culture where students feel confident speaking

• Use assessment effectively to support progress and close gaps

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive MFL team

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs who are keen to develop within a structured and encouraging department.

Why Join This School

• Supportive and collaborative MFL department

• Clear behaviour systems that support calm, focused lessons

• Well-sequenced curriculum with shared resources and planning

• Strong professional development and opportunities to progress

• Welcoming Nottingham school community with an inclusive ethos

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Spanish teacher who wants to build students’ confidence, broaden their horizons and help them develop the language skills that open doors — in a supportive Nottingham secondary school.