Teacher of Spanish (MAT COVER)

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Spanish
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - M6
• Additional allowances:

  M1 - M6

Teacher of Spanish (MAT COVER) job summary

We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Spanish to join the Languages Department at Coopers School, a thriving secondary school within the Orion Education Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to deliver high-quality language education and inspire a love of Spanish across the age and ability range.

The successful candidate will deliver well-planned, engaging lessons that enable all students to make strong academic progress while developing confidence in their linguistic and cultural understanding. You will hold high expectations of every learner, using assessment effectively to inform teaching, track progress and support positive outcomes for all pupils. As a classroom teacher, you will play an active role in maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment in line with whole‑school behaviour systems.

You will contribute positively to departmental curriculum development and work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and continually improve teaching and learning. The role also involves active participation in wider school life, including pastoral responsibilities, enrichment opportunities, open evenings and school events, ensuring that students receive a broad and enriching educational experience.

At Coopers School, professional development is at the heart of our culture. As part of Orion Education, you will benefit from high-quality instructional coaching, bespoke CPD, and opportunities to develop your practice and progress your career within school and across the Trust. We are a values-led organisation committed to trust, respect and resilience, and we are deeply focused on improving outcomes and transforming lives through education.

This role would suit an ambitious teacher who is reflective, student‑focused and motivated to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and forward‑thinking school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Orion Coopers

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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