Head of Spanish

Head of SpanishNEWFast Apply# Head of SpanishEmployerLocation: Oxford, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: CompetitivePosted: 27th April 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 10th May :59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: Job Reference: HoS0426Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract Type :Permanent Contract Length: Permanent Job ID: Share :Required from: September 2026Contract: PermanentHours: Part Time (0.48 FTE)Salary: Competitive Salary plus benefitsThe role:An inspiring and enthusiastic individual is required to join our highly successful and thriving Modern Languages department as Head of Spanish.The successful candidate will be required to prepare students towards CIE IGCSE Spanish and AQA Spanish A Level examinations.At present there are twelve members of staff in the department. The department also has five foreign language assistants, who provide oral lessons to pupils in Year 11, 12 and 13.The successful applicant should have the ability to inspire and motivate our girls. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills would also be required to be a part of our highly successful, culturally diverse and friendly department.NB we are advertising for a Head of Italian simultaneously and both roles could be combined for the right candidate.About Oxford High School:Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education.Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our girls are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.As well as our commitment to girls' education, we are committed to investing in our staff's personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.Benefits:As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:Competitive salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitFree school lunchesA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentClosing date: 2359 hours, 10th May 2026Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026 Attachments Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Oxford High School - GDSTPart of Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)