Head of Spanish

Your Role

Head of Spanish

September 2026 Start

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head of Spanish to lead our dynamic Modern Foreign Languages provision at Trinity Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed Spanish specialist to shape the future of language learning, inspire a love for Spanish language and culture, and drive outstanding student outcomes.

As Head of Spanish, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a knowledge-rich and culturally enriching Spanish curriculum, ensuring all students have access to high-quality language education. You will lead and support a team of languages teachers, fostering a culture of excellence, enthusiasm, and linguistic ambition within the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Spanish curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum in Spanish, ensuring clear progression from Key Stage 3 to GCSE and beyond.
• Inspire and support students to develop strong linguistic skills, cultural understanding, and a passion for Spanish.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of MFL teachers to enhance pedagogical expertise and secure exceptional student outcomes.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support achievement across all key stages.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to promote Spanish and wider language learning within the school community

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

• A strong academic record, ideally with a 2:1 degree or above in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, or a closely related discipline.
• A deep passion for the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, alongside excellent linguistic competence.
• Proven leadership experience, or a clear vision for leading and developing an outstanding Spanish or MFL department.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both staff and students.
• A commitment to high standards and a drive to raise achievement in Spanish and wider language learning.
• An unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives, in line with our trust's motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education).

WHO WE ARE

Trinity Academy, as part of the outstanding Future Academies Trust, provides a traditional and aspirational academic curriculum and a fully-rounded education for students aged 11-18. Based in Brixton, South London, we have a diverse catchment area with excellent transport links.

Trinity Academy's focus is on setting and achieving aspirational and rigorous educational standards. To that end, we offer pupils of all abilities a style of education more usually found in grammar schools or the independent sector. Exemplary knowledge-rich teaching and learning drive everything we do, underpinned by proven best practices in education.

THE BENEFITS

• Excellent professional development, with Trust-wide CPD and clear pathways for rapid career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture, with a strong focus on staff well-being.
• Generous pension schemes, including employer contributions to the LGPS or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced leave benefits, including a two-week October half-term and family-friendly policies.
• Comprehensive well-being package, with access to a Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, CBT, counselling and eye-care vouchers.
• Lifestyle and financial benefits, including Mintago discounts, corporate gym membership and affordable childcare through YellowNest.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Spanish at Trinity Academy, please click on the "Apply now" button to complete the online application form.

Closing date: 25th March 2026 at 12 Noon

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.