Teacher of Spanish (MPS/UPS) – Secondary School – Leicestershire

An ambitious and high-achieving secondary school in Leicestershire is seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher of Spanish to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages faculty from August 2026 on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and engaging classroom practitioner to become part of a supportive school community with a strong academic culture, excellent student behaviour and a genuine commitment to both staff development and student success. The successful candidate will teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4 and will play a key role in making languages accessible, enjoyable and rewarding for students of all abilities. The school is looking for an individual who can bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom while maintaining high expectations and driving strong academic outcomes. The ability to contribute to KS3 French would be advantageous, although not essential. The school has a strong reputation within the local community and prides itself on delivering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to aspire, enjoy and succeed. Staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth are central to the school’s culture, making this an ideal opportunity for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs looking to develop within a thriving department. Responsibilities: * Deliver high-quality Spanish lessons across Years 7–11 * Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students of varying abilities * Support strong GCSE progress and attainment * Contribute positively to the wider MFL faculty and school community * Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and student engagement * Foster a positive and supportive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Will: * Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) * Have experience teaching Spanish within a secondary school setting * Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills * Be passionate about language learning and student achievement * Show enthusiasm, professionalism and a collaborative approach * Be committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing * Ability to teach KS3 French is desirable but not essential In return, the school offers: * A welcoming and supportive leadership team * Excellent facilities and resources * Strong focus on CPD and career progression * A positive staff culture with a commitment to wellbeing * Motivated students and a well-established MFL department All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements