Teacher of Spanish

About the role

Teacher of Spanish

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Part-Time, Permanent (0.4 - 0.6 FTE)

Salary: Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe

Start Date: September 2025

Rickmansworth School is seeking a dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage students in their language learning journey, helping them develop a deep understanding of the subject and achieve their full potential. As a Spanish Teacher at our school, you will teach lessons across KS3, with the opportunity to progress to KS4 and 5 over time, while contributing to the success of the department and the school. If you are committed to fostering a love for Spanish and creating an inspiring learning environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Modern Foreign Languages Department

Our MFL team are passionate linguists who enthuse their students through their love for language. Having been introduced in September 2023 alongside French and German, Spanish is currently taught in Years 7 and 8 by 4 members of the department. As we grow each year, we are looking for an enthusiastic specialist who will contribute to this exciting development within the department. We are dedicated to delivering an innovative and engaging curriculum that equips students with the valuable skills required to achieve academic success in the new-style GCSE. As the size of our Spanish provision grows, there is the potential for this role to become full time in the future.

In Year 7, students are given the opportunity to learn French or Spanish alongside German. They have 3 lessons a fortnight in each language. Students gain an insight into the basic language and culture of the countries before deciding which one they would like to study, in the majority of cases, until GCSE. On average, 75% of students study a language as a core subject at GCSE in recognition of the importance of a wide and balanced curriculum.

Our GCSE and A Level results are strong. An average of 70% of students achieve grades 9-5 in French and German, with 33% securing grades 7 and above. At A Level, 100% of students achieved A*-B across both languages.

In return, we will offer you

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, highly sought-after 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. With around 1560 students, soon to grow to 1575, we provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Tuesday 22 April 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 29 April 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2024 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.