Job Advert: Maternity Cover - Spanish Teacher
Location: Newham
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: September 2025-July 2026
Salary: £180-£220 per day
About Us:
The school are committed to providing an exceptional education and fostering a supportive, dynamic learning environment. Their modern curriculum and passionate teaching staff help to nurture curiosity and inspire academic excellence in students of all ages. They are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic Spanish teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
The Role:
They are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic Spanish Teacher to cover maternity leave in the Secondary Department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the Spanish language and culture, have a flair for engaging students, and be committed to delivering high-quality lessons across all key stages.
You will be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing students' progress, ensuring a positive and interactive learning experience for all. You will also contribute to the broader school community, working closely with colleagues and supporting extra-curricular activities where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality Spanish lessons in line with the school curriculum
Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Differentiate lessons to cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles
Set and mark homework, providing constructive feedback to students
Manage classroom behaviour in a way that supports a positive learning environment
Attend and contribute to department meetings, parent-teacher meetings, and school events
Collaborate with colleagues across the curriculum to enhance language learning
Support students' personal and academic developmentAbout You:
A qualified teacher with a relevant degree and QTS (or equivalent)
A native or fluent speaker of Spanish with excellent command of the language
Experience in teaching Spanish at [key stage/secondary/primary] level
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire students
A passion for language teaching and fostering a love of learning in students
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing classroom needsWhy Work With Us?
A supportive and friendly team of staff
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A vibrant school community with students who are eager to learn
A commitment to work-life balance and well-being
Competitive salary and benefitsIf you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a school that values creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community