Head of Spanish
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QEThis job expired on 13 June 2025
Start date details
September 2025 or January 2026
Closing date
13 June 2025 at 8:12am
Date listed
10 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Spanish
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.7 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2a £3,391 plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Spanish language and culture? Do you have the vision and drive to lead a thriving Modern Foreign Languages department? Guilsborough Academy is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of Spanish to empower students and foster a love for language learning.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator to take the lead in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality Spanish curriculum. You’ll shape the department’s future, inspire students, and ensure outstanding teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Spanish department, driving academic excellence.
- Inspire students through innovative and engaging teaching strategies.
- Develop a modern, culturally rich curriculum that enhances language skills and appreciation.
- Mentor and support departmental staff, ensuring professional growth.
- Foster a love for languages and encourage international perspectives.
Who We’re Looking For:
- We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced educator who has:
- A strong background in teaching Spanish at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Leadership experience (or the ambition to step into a leadership role).
- A passion for languages and cultural education.
- The ability to engage and inspire students to become confident linguists.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff, and we are very aware that the positive contribution of all staff is a significant factor in the success and long-term sustainability of our academy. Without the energy, drive and enthusiasm of our staff, the academy would not be in the successful place it is today or as prepared to face new challenges in the future. We are committed to developing well-being initiatives to support all our staff
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
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About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website
- Email address
- hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
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