Job Description

Spanish Teacher - Full-Time - Oldham - September 2025

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful secondary academy in North Oldham to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Spanish to join their team this September.

This is a full-time, temporary role to cover a staff absence, and is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners. If you're passionate about language learning and want to make a real impact in the classroom, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

Position: Teacher of Spanish (KS3 & GCSE - AQA specification)
Start Date: September 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:00pm
Contract Type: Temporary (full-time)
Location: North Oldham

You'll deliver high-quality, engaging Spanish lessons to students aged 11 to 16. The school values creative, student-centred teaching and is looking for someone with an enthusiastic and adaptable approach, and the ability to tailor lessons to a range of abilities. A good working knowledge of the AQA GCSE curriculum for Spanish is essential.

Who Should Apply?
This role is open to:

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking for their first opportunity to thrive in a supportive setting
Experienced qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS) ready for a new challenge
Further Education lecturers with experience teaching Spanish to learners aged 11-16

Whether you're at the beginning of your teaching journey or looking to apply your experience in a fresh environment, the school offers a welcoming and well-structured platform for success.

About the School

Mixed 11-16 secondary academy with strong local reputation
Rated "Good" by Ofsted in April 2025
Member of a successful Multi Academy Trust supporting schools nationwide
Modern, well-equipped facilities that promote outstanding teaching and learning
High uptake of Spanish at GCSE level, with an emphasis on academic achievement and enrichment

"Pupils are given every possible opportunity to succeed through a highly ambitious and well-designed curriculum. The school has given great thought to what pupils are expected to learn and the order in which they should learn it." - Ofsted 2025

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:

QTS, QTLS, or a recognised FE qualification (PGCE14+ / Certificate of Education)
An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Legal right to work in the UK
A CV that includes full employment and education history, with any gaps explained

Why Work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Recruitment offers: