Teacher of Spanish Lift Greenwood 175 Farnborough Road Birmingham, B35 7NL United Kingdom Salary: MPR/UPR Wellbeing Cash Plan Pension Scheme (TPS) Additional Benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2026 An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Lift Greenwood is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students and promote a love of languages and cultures.
At Lift Greenwood, we believe learning a foreign language broadens students' understanding of the world, builds confidence and communication skills, and opens doors to future opportunities.
Lift Greenwood is a forward-thinking secondary school within Lift Schools, an ambitious multi-academy trust of 59 schools, including 10 across the Midlands.
Staff benefit from excellent professional development, strong support networks, and clear career progression opportunities.
Led by Principal Daniel Opoku, Lift Greenwood has a clear and ambitious vision to become one of the highest-performing schools in the country by 2030.
About the Role The successful candidate will teach Spanish across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that develop students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Students at KS3 build strong foundations in grammar, phonics and communication skills, whilst KS4 students follow the AQA GCSE curriculum, covering a range of real-world and cultural topics including relationships, healthy living, travel, festivals, technology and the environment.
We are looking for someone who: Has a passion for Spanish and language learning Can inspire and motivate students of all abilities Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour Creates a positive and engaging classroom environment Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning You will be joining an experienced and forward-thinking Spanish team, led by an experienced Head of Spanish and supported by a Lead Practitioner.
The department is actively engaged in developing trainee teachers and is committed to enriching students' experiences beyond the classroom, including the planned return of international trips to Spain.
What You'll Need to Succeed You will have experience delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and motivated to achieve their full potential.
You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress effectively, and providing high-quality feedback that raises standards and outcomes.
You will also work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff, as well as parents, to support students' personal development, respond to individual needs, and promote a culture of inclusion, ambition, and high expectations.
Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child
- in every classroom, every day.
And we do this across each of our 59 schools.
As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you: Career development and training : Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program.
We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
Generous benefits : From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks : Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are passionate about delivering high-quality language education.
If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact Sue Britland, PA to the Principal, on Please don't wait until the closing date to apply; we will review and interview applications as we receive them.
Closing Date: 20th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment.
We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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