Teacher of Spanish

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Spanish join our thriving faculty. You will either be an experienced practitioner with excellent pedagogical knowledge, superb communication skills, and a firm commitment to widening access to modern languages for students of all backgrounds and abilities, or have the potential to develop into such a practitioner. The ability to teach Spanish at KS3-4 is essential and at KS5 highly desirable; the ability to offer a second subject would be an advantage. You must have experience of teaching in a UK secondary school.

As a department, we constantly strive to improve our practice and benefit from a strong whole-school culture of professional development and a dynamic, ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be joining a team of experienced, supportive colleagues with deep and extensive subject knowledge, who constantly seek to learn from each other and plan collaboratively as much as possible. In addition, we host 1-2 PGCE trainee teachers each year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our outstanding Faculty of Linguistic and Cultural Studies (FLACS). This post is suitable for both experienced teachers as well as those who may be returning to the profession after a break. The school supports a strong induction programme and bespoke professional development.

Applications from Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) would be warmly welcomed. ECTs can join us for a three-week paid induction in July.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Nower Hill High School?

• The opportunity to work with a talented, dynamic team of specialist teachers;
• Wide range of extra-curricular activities and visits, including overseas residential trips;
• Strong connections with other MFL and Classics departments;
• Students who are a pleasure to teach;
• A strong culture of professional development;
• Supportive leadership team;
• Excellent facilities;
• A high-performing, oversubscribed school with ambitious academic standards;
• Convenient location near North Harrow Underground Station;
• Flexible working arrangements actively considered.

Come and be part of our high-achieving, welcoming school community. To find out more or arrange a visit, please get in touch — we’d love to meet you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.