Teacher of Spanish & French

Inspire confidence, culture and communication through Spanish & French.

Are you passionate about languages and cultures? Do you thrive on inspiring young people to communicate confidently, broaden their horizons and develop a love of language learning?

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Spanish & French to join our forward-thinking secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic linguist who brings Spanish & French to life, inspires a love of learning and supports students to achieve excellent outcomes.

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School is a vibrant and happy school providing an exciting variety of opportunities for girls and Sixth Form for girls & boys to develop their talents, enjoy themselves and flourish as individuals. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, "Excellence for All runs through all aspects of this exceptional school." Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.

The Role

You will deliver high-quality, engaging Spanish & French lessons that develop students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing while fostering an appreciation of Spanish & French-speaking cultures. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing a strong Modern Foreign Languages curriculum, using creative and engaging approaches that make language learning relevant, challenging and enjoyable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has the ability to teach Spanish & French across the secondary age range.
• Is able to deliver dynamic, engaging lessons that inspire students to develop their language skills and cultural understanding.
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for language learning.
• Believes in every student's potential and is committed to inclusive, high-quality teaching.
• Has a passion for student development and supporting learners to achieve their very best.
• Embraces professional development and contributes positively to departmental and whole-school life.
• Is committed to promoting the value of languages in an increasingly global society.

Working at Herts & Essex means joining a team of highly committed, well-qualified teachers and support staff who work hard to provide the very best education for our students.

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, motivated students who enjoy learning languages and are keen to succeed.
• Support from a collaborative department that values innovation, high expectations and reflective practice.
• Strong leadership with a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
• Excellent resources and facilities to support outstanding teaching and learning.
• A positive, inclusive school culture where both students and staff flourish.
• Encouragement and support for career development, including opportunities for research and NPQ qualifications.
• Professional coaching as part of our excellent wellbeing offer.
• A school recognised through the Carnegie Mental Health Award.
• Staff and student networks for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities through our DARE and Kaleidoscope groups.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers beginning their teaching journey, as well as experienced teachers looking for a new challenge within a high-performing school.

If you are an enthusiastic and ambitious Spanish teacher who is committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences and inspiring students to become confident global citizens, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We reserve the right to form a shortlist once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Should you have any queries about the post or experience any difficulties submitting your application, please email: hr@hemat.org.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.

Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.