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Teacher of Spanish (Maternity Cover)

Littleover Community School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 4BZ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: French, Languages, Spanish
• Working pattern: Part time: Contract: 0.8
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover Contract - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/ UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Many thanks for your interest in the Teacher of Spanish position. We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Spanish to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department on a maternity cover contract. You will deliver high quality Spanish teaching up to GCSE, inspiring students with your passion, expertise and commitment to excellent outcomes. The ability to teach French to GCSE is highly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher who is eager to make a real impact and contribute to a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

The candidate:

• will be a well-qualified Language specialist and able to teach all aspects of Spanish to GCSE
• will be a competent classroom teacher
• will possess an imaginative and creative approach to teaching the subject to ensure students receive a broad body of MFL experience
• will be committed to raising the level of students’ interest and achievement
• will be an effective departmental team member
• will possess strong ICT skills

What the school offers its staff

There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.

For your health and wellbeing there is access to a free on site gym and an employee assistance programme.

You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!

These benefits run alongside other benefits such as access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!

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

Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Copies of our Safeguarding Policy, along with other school policies, are available at:
https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/information.php#policies

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Spanish March2026.pdf - 2.8 MB (opens in new tab)

About Littleover Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1822 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Littleover Community School website
• Email address: jobs@littleover.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 513219
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/littleover-community-school

Littleover Community School is a Derby City Council, 11-18 co-educational, comprehensive school. Our school is situated four miles to the south west of the centre of Derby, in pleasant, spacious grounds and has a proud academic and pastoral record. Many teachers, after thriving here and developing their skills, go on to posts of responsibility here or elsewhere. Others, happy to work in a school which values effective classroom teaching above all else, stay here and contribute hugely over the years.

Arranging a visit to Littleover Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@littleover.derby.sch.uk.

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