Head of Spanish

Head of Spanish Teacher - Permanent Position
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Start Date: January 2024

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of Spanish to join a well-established school in Tunbridge Wells on a permanent basis, starting in January 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a thriving Modern Foreign Languages department, fostering a love for Spanish among students and guiding them to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and manage the Spanish department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Design and implement a curriculum that inspires and challenges students of all abilities.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the department, promoting a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing effective strategies to enhance outcomes.
• Be an active member of the school's leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and development of the school.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified teacher with QTS and a degree in Spanish or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching Spanish at both Key Stage 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is desirable).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• A passion for languages and a commitment to promoting cultural awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A vibrant school community with a strong ethos of inclusivity and excellence.

This is a wonderful opportunity to shape the future of language education in a well-respected school, in a picturesque part of the country. If you are an enthusiastic, committed educator ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you.