Spanish Class Teacher - Sunderland Secondary

4th February start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 20th February
Sunderland
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Job Summary — Secondary School Spanish Teacher We are seeking a passionate and experienced Spanish Teacher to join the modern languages department of a secondary school in Sunderland. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Spanish lessons that inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to strong academic progress and high engagement. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and effective Spanish lessons in line with the national curriculum. Plan and differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL students. Use a variety of teaching strategies and resources to build student confidence and fluency. Assess, record and report on student progress, providing timely feedback. Support students’ preparation for GCSE and other formal assessments. Maintain high standards of behaviour and positive classroom culture. Contribute to departmental planning, development, and extra-curricular language activities. Engage with parents, carers, and colleagues to support student achievement. Qualifications & Experience Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Strong subject knowledge in Spanish language and literature. Previous experience teaching Spanish at secondary level preferred. Excellent classroom management and organisational skills. Skills & Personal Attributes Passion for inspiring young people and fostering a love of language learning. Ability to differentiate instruction to suit diverse learners. Effective communicator with students, staff, and families. Commitment to ongoing professional development. Professional Contribution Contribute positively to school ethos, values, and wider life of the school. Participate in departmental meetings, CPD, and whole-school initiatives.
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I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.