Head of Spanish
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 March 2026
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
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b £5,971
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job
- To ensure the development of students by teaching the curriculum with due regard for the aims and objectives of the school and the needs of individual students
- To lead and manage the Spanish Department and raise standards of student progress and outcomes within the curriculum area
- To monitor and support student progress within the curriculum area
- To promote successful learning and to take responsibility for effective teaching and learning within the department in accordance with the aims of the school.
- To support, advise and encourage members of the department and to monitor their performance
- To effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department
- To run enrichment and trips within the department
Person Specification
We are seeking a highly skilled colleague who will be dynamic and committed to the school. The qualities, skills and experience we are lookinh for include:
- excellent academic/professional qualifications
- the ability to lead, inspire and support a team, delegating where necessary
- the highest possible expectations of attitudes to learning and student progress
- excellent classroom skills
- proven record of success in teaching
- the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the subject
- excellent knowledge and an awareness of current developments in the subject
- proven or emerging experience of leadership
- the ability to work well within a team
- excellent inter-personal skills
- decision-making skills
- excellent communication and presentation skills
- ICT skills that enable you to make the best use of new technology to support teaching and learning
- the ability to work effectively under pressure
- a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students
- a commitment to the wider life of the school
- a commitment to equality of opportunity
- a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
- boundless energy and a sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
- Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
- Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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