Teacher of Spanish

Role: Teacher of Spanish Age-Range Taught:
Contract: Part time (0.5 FTE) or full time, fixed term until 31/08/2027 Start Date: September 2026

The Spanish lesson allocation equates to 0.5 FTE, teaching Spanish up to GCSE in Key Stage 4. For anyone wishing to work full time, the ability to teach a second subject to GCSE level is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to students aged up to GCSE in Key Stage 4.
• For full time positions, also teach a second subject up to GCSE level.
• Drive strong pupil engagement, progress and examination outcomes in the subjects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Well qualified, experienced and caring Teacher of Spanish.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of driving strong pupil engagement, progress and examination outcomes.
• Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome.

Benefits

• Beautiful buildings and stunning grounds in a rural setting, just outside of Chester.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues with a strong community feel.
• Small class sizes, up to 24 at KS4 and 16 at Sixth Form.
• Committed, respectful and friendly students.
• Complementary lunch for all colleagues.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Royal London, with an 18 % employer's contribution and a minimum employee contribution of 6 % (AVCs optional).
• A Death in Service benefit of 3 annual salary.
• Discounted school fees.
• Access to the extensive Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling provision.
• Trade Union Recognition.
• Free onsite parking.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection: Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and to treating all staff with dignity and respect.
• Applications from individuals are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.