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Reporting to: Head of Cluster 
Commencing: September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed, and inspiring Languages Teacher who can be the Head of Spanish for our Languages Cluster from September 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both French and Spanish to KS3 and Spanish to A- level as well as leading the development of Spanish to ensure that achievement, teaching, the curriculum and leadership and management in Spanish all remain first-class. Managing the design, evaluation and development of the curriculum is a major component of this post. Also included is a contribution to personnel management and development, student engagement, the Cluster Curriculum Team and performance management.

The successful candidate will:
•    Have a good relevant first degree and be QTS qualified by the start date;

•    Have the subject knowledge to teach Spanish to A-Level and French to KS3

•    Proven experience of teaching A-Level Spanish

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.

•    A passion for education and a commitment to student success, with a demonstrated track record of fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

•    An understanding of current curriculum requirements and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.

•    A strong commitment to professional development, with a willingness to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills.

•    Be able to motivate and inspire students; 

•    Be committed to working successfully as a member of a team;

 •    Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school.  We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please select 'QUICK APPLY' on the TES recruitment website: Head of Spanish, Wandsworth - Tes Jobs to complete and submit an application. CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted. 

Should you require any other details please contact our HR team at recruitment@burntwoodschool.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025, 1pm. 
The interview date is to be confirmed.

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls
Burntwood Lane, 
London, 
SW17 0AQ
Tel: 020 8946 6201
Email: info@burntwoodschool.com
Website: www.burntwoodschool.com
Roll: 1,544 (Sixth Form 413)
Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils