Head of Spanish

Final date to receive applications: 17 November 2026

Department: Senior School

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bath

Reporting To: Chris Ferguson-Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Compensation: £35,372 - £56,951 / year

Permanent
Full Time or Part Time (0.8)
From April or September 2027

King Edward’s School, Bath is seeking to appoint an inspiring and well-qualified Head of Spanish to join our successful Modern Languages Faculty on a permanent basis. Applications are invited from energetic and well-qualified university graduates or teachers seeking to be part of a dynamic, well-resourced and very successful Spanish Department which teaches the subject from Year 7 to A-Level.

The successful candidate will be able to teach across the whole range of age and ability, including A-Level Spanish.

The post would suit an experienced teacher with a proven record of successful results; relevant leadership experience is desirable but not essential.

A willingness to make a wider contribution to the pastoral, extra-curricular and co-curricular life of the School is expected. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 26 November.

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for Spanish across the School.
• Deliver inspiring, high-quality Spanish teaching from KS3 to A-level, including preparation for highly selective university courses.
• Develop the curriculum, schemes of work, assessment practices and teaching resources.
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure appropriate challenge and support for all learners.
• Lead, support and develop departmental staff, promoting collaboration and high standards.
• Manage departmental administration, resources and budgets effectively.
• Organise and promote enrichment opportunities, including clubs, competitions, trips and exchanges.
• Work closely with the Head of Modern Languages, senior leaders, colleagues and parents.

• A relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification, including QTS.
• Strong subject knowledge and a successful record of teaching Spanish at GCSE and A-level.
• Thorough understanding of curriculum requirements, examination specifications and assessment.
• Ability to inspire pupils of all abilities through engaging and innovative teaching.
• Experience of curriculum development, pupil-progress monitoring and departmental improvement.
• Effective leadership, line-management and staff-development skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to pupils’ success.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Supportive CPD which can include access to further qualifications and training.
• Generous and competitive school fee remission.
• Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.
• Employee assistance packages - AIG Smart Health and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
• Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pilates classes & running club.
• Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
• If eligible, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan ('the DC plan') with an employer’s maximum contribution of 20% of salary, to be matched by a 10% employee contribution.