Teacher of Spanish

St Edward's Church of England Academy, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 March 2026

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Languages, Spanish
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR 1 - 6 (fte £37,870 - £50,474 per annum)
• Additional allowances:

  n/a

Teacher of Spanish job summary

St Edward's Church of England Academy

Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Start date: Monday 16th March 2026 (or before pending satisfactory references and checks)

Salary: MPR 1 - 6 (fte £37,870 - £50,474 per annum) (includes Outer London Weighting) 

Location: Romford, London Borough of Havering

Contract type: Full Time 

Contract term: Fixed Term to 31 December 2026

St Edward’s Academy is an established and inspiring school. Our mission: To ensure that every student leaves St Edward’s as the best that they can be. Our students will be confident, articulate and culturally aware. We will make sure that we know every child, have the highest expectations of them and are there to support and guide them to success in each sphere of their lives. Our vision is driven by our ethos - that all of our community should live Life in all its fullness. This is our very core, at the centre of all we do. Our mission is achieved through our HOPE values.

Our outstanding Headteacher and leadership team have created a safe and transformative environment for students to learn, develop and thrive. We invite candidates to find out more about the school by visiting our website and joining us for a tour.

The school is a member of the successful Unity Schools Partnership. This post provides a unique opportunity for an outstanding candidate to be part of the successful team at St Edward’s Academy.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Spanish with a passion for accelerating progress within our Spanish department. You will have the ability to teach Spanish across the full age and ability range and will be able to enthuse, engage and motivate our students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting time to join our journey of improvement and play a key part in transforming the lives of our young people.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher of Spanish who truly is passionate about the subject
• Be a committed team player;
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships;
• Be committed to the School's ethos;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.

You will join a friendly and welcoming faculty which is forward thinking, innovative and passionate about their teaching. Spanish is a much-valued subject within the School. We are looking for a driven individual who will inspire our students to take the subject at GCSE and at A-Level and become more confident and curious in their learning. 

We are looking for a teacher who loves their subject, loves field work, focuses on literacy as well as extended writing and is a creative thinker and not afraid to try new things.

You will be joining a faculty of equally committed colleagues who are determined to raise standards, generate real student interest in Spanish and ensure students enjoy their learning.

We strongly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer

• A wide range of CPD opportunities (both in school and beyond)
• Opportunities for career progression (including the opportunity to participate in the Trust’s Leadership Development Programme)
• A supportive working environment. We can offer you excellent career development in a supportive environment.

We are situated in Romford within easy travel and road links to both London and Essex.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, or you would like to visit the school, please contact Maria Driscoll (Headteacher's PA) on info@steds.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date:  20th February 2026, 17:00

Interviews: Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th February 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 St Edward's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 848 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Edward's Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-edward-s-church-of-england-academy-romford

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