SPANISH MFL TEACHER

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

At the beginning, students translate everything.
They pause before every answer, piecing sentences together word by word.

Over time, something changes.
They respond without hesitation.
They recognise patterns instead of memorising phrases.

That shift is what this role is about.

As a Secondary Spanish Teacher, you will teach KS3 and KS4 students how to communicate confidently and accurately. Your lessons will focus on building strong foundations in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, while developing the confidence to speak and respond in real time.

Key responsibilities
Teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4
Plan lessons that build language skills progressively
Develop confidence in speaking and listening
Teach grammar and sentence structure clearly
Reinforce vocabulary through repetition and practice
Support reading and written tasks
Prepare students for GCSE Spanish assessments
Maintain clear, consistent classroom routines

The classroom environment
Students feel confident attempting answers
Lessons follow clear and predictable structures
Speaking is encouraged regularly
Errors are corrected constructively
Behaviour is calm and focused
Progress is steady and visible

Skills and experience
Experience teaching Spanish or strong language background
Clear pronunciation and modelling skills
Ability to build confidence in learners
Strong classroom management and organisation
Structured and consistent approach to teaching

What success looks like
Students respond more quickly and naturally
Confidence in speaking increases over time
Written work improves in accuracy and structure
Participation becomes more consistent across all abilities

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with language degrees, experience abroad, or strong Spanish language skills

Supply Desk can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Out of hours on-call service

Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Contact information

Raja Sing