Job Description

Helena Romanes School is a mixed all-through state comprehensive school situated in the historic flitch town of Great Dunmow. Recently graded a Good School (Ofsted, 2023), staff and students at HRS benefit from being part of the supportive and collaborative Saffron Academy Trust.

PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME TEACHER OF SPANISH WITH FRENCH

(from September 2026)

MPS/UPS

Permanent

Helena Romanes School is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Spanish with French to join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Faculty. Our MFL team consists of passionate subject specialists who collaborate closely and have a wealth of expertise in various aspects of teaching and learning, dedicated to delivering a rigorous curriculum and promoting the best outcomes for every student. This role is suitable for both an experienced practitioner or an ECT, and the successful candidate will be highly motivated and committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons. We offer exciting opportunities within the department, as the successful candidate may have the opportunity to teach in the primary phase as well as the secondary phase, enriching the language journey across the school. The ability to teach Spanish to KS4 is desirable.

The MFL department maintains strong links with our partner schools within the trust, actively working together to ensure that our curriculum and assessments are rigorous, thereby setting and maintaining high expectations for all students. Beyond the classroom, we are committed to enriching the student experience and foster a love for language and culture by running frequent and popular trips to both Spain and France across the Key Stages. We are seeking a dedicated professional who will champion the Spanish language and contribute positively to our successful faculty environment.

Join us as we prepare for a transformational move! Helena Romanes School has secured funding for a new building commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE). The secondary phase will follow the primary phase's move (scheduled for 2027) into a state-of-the-art new premises, providing unparalleled opportunities for collaborative and innovative teaching.

For further details, please email hr@hrs.education or visit our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th May. We reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate.

Helena Romanes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Helena Romanes School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Website: https://www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.