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Teacher of Spanish
Required September 2026
All levels -ECT to Lead Practitioner welcome to apply.
Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of students and the communities we serve? Do you have the potential to achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of wellbeing for all students? If so, we are looking for a Teacher/lead practitioner of Spanish to join our forward-thinking team. Opportunities to join our Castle View School team are increasing as we are a thriving school and the school of choice for our Canvey Island community.
This is a fantastic opportunity, which will also allow you to work with our Chief Executive Officer, who was an advanced skills teacher of MFL and within a trust wide network with a strategic priority to raise the profile of MFL.
Lead practitioners will support the Director of Learning for MFL who has had a significant impact on languages to date. The successful candidate will support leaders on MFL to take it further still. ECTs will be well supported through our effective ECT programme. The ability to also teach French will be an advantage.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish, who will enjoy working in a school that values and delivers excellent professional development. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students through their passion for the subject and have a firm belief in the potential of all students. Applications are welcome from ECT teachers as well as those more experienced teachers who are currently or are looking to become a Lead Practitioner in Languages.
You must be committed to providing a quality education and experience for all and will need to excel in your classroom practice.
We are looking for a candidate who:
· Believes that every student, regardless of their background or need, can make outstanding progress.
· Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative, and inspirational in their style and presence as a leader.
· Utilises a variety of teaching methods to present engaging, academically challenging, and thoughtful lessons.
· Is caring and has the drive and passion to continue to develop strong relationships and wellbeing with staff, students, parents, governors and the local community.
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The ideal candidate will be able to display dynamism and determination.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team, who truly aim to make a difference, not only to student life chances and successes, but also developing young people, who contribute to society with kindness and confidence.
We can offer you:
· Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students
· A dedicated, experienced and hardworking team of staff with a strong sense of collective endeavour
· The opportunity to develop professionally within a school, which is supported by a highly effective Trust that is committed to staff wellbeing and development.
Applications
To apply for the role please click the link in the application pack. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.
Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour and suitability for employment in a school environment.
Closing Date: 10 May 26
Interview Date 15 May 26
If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email recruitment@zmat.co.uk or telephone 01702 426707.
We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date