An excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Spanish to join a highly regarded independent school in Liverpool. This is a superb role for a languages specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated pupils in a calm, purposeful environment where high standards and intellectual curiosity are valued. The school offers a strong academic culture alongside excellent pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes and strong resources, teachers are able to focus on high-quality teaching and purposeful language learning. About the Role As Teacher of Spanish, you will teach across KS3–KS5, delivering engaging lessons that build fluency, accuracy and cultural understanding. You will teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops: Confident speaking and listening through structured conversation and pronunciation practice Strong reading and translation skills using authentic texts and cultural materials Accurate and expressive writing supported by explicit grammar instruction and modelling Deep cultural understanding through literature, media and real-world contexts Exam confidence through structured revision, deliberate practice and precise feedback You will help pupils develop confidence in communication while maintaining high expectations for accuracy and academic ambition. The Languages Department Modern Foreign Languages is a highly valued part of school life, with a strong culture of participation and achievement. The department is collaborative and well-organised, with teachers sharing resources and planning carefully to ensure pupils make excellent progress. The department values: A strong culture of spoken language in every lesson High expectations for grammar, vocabulary and written accuracy Consistent approaches to assessment and feedback Enrichment that brings language to life (clubs, cultural events, trips and exchanges where available) Spanish is popular through to GCSE and A-Level, and pupils respond well to challenge and intellectual stretch. About the School This Liverpool independent school is known for strong academic standards and a supportive culture. Pupils are respectful, engaged and ambitious, creating calm classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching and learning. The school places strong emphasis on academic excellence balanced with wider development, offering a broad co-curricular programme and strong pastoral support. Staff benefit from a professional working environment where expertise is valued, collaboration is strong and teachers are encouraged to contribute to wider school life. Key Information Location: Liverpool Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience What the School is Looking For The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification) Have strong subject knowledge in Spanish Be confident teaching Spanish across KS3–KS5 Deliver engaging lessons that inspire confident communication Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic achievement Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers. Why Join This School Teach motivated pupils in calm, high-achieving classrooms Smaller class sizes and excellent resources Strong MFL department with a culture of collaboration and high standards Opportunities to contribute to enrichment and trips A professional school culture committed to academic excellence This is a fantastic opportunity for a Spanish teacher who wants to inspire confident communication and cultural understanding while working in a thriving Liverpool independent school.