Teacher of Spanish 0.5 FTE at Haberdashers' Girls' School

About this Role

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community.

At Haberdashers' Girls' School, we believe that language learning opens doors; to cultures, ideas, confidence and curiosity. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teacher of Spanish to join our vibrant Junior School community on a 0.5 FTE basis from September 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate linguist and excellent classroom practitioner to nurture a love of Spanish amongst our Key Stage 2 pupils. The successful candidate will bring energy, warmth and imagination to their teaching, creating engaging lessons that encourage pupils to communicate confidently and develop genuine enjoyment of languages from an early age.

Our pupils are bright, curious and eager to learn, and they thrive in an environment where academic ambition is matched by kindness, creativity and fun. We are therefore looking for a colleague who can inspire young learners, build positive relationships and contribute fully to the life of a busy and successful Junior School.

The role would suit an experienced teacher or an outstanding early career teacher with a strong academic background and a commitment to delivering high-quality, pupil-centred teaching. Experience of teaching Spanish within a primary or prep school setting would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Spanish language and culture
• Can deliver engaging and imaginative lessons to Key Stage 2 pupils
• Creates a warm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Has high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, ambitious, and supportive school community alongside exceptional colleagues who are deeply committed to excellence and to one another
• Generous private pension scheme through Aegon with substantial employer contributions
• Life assurance and income protection cover, providing financial security and support should you be unable to work due to long-term illness
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential support, guidance, and advice
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities within a culture that values growth and continuous learning
• Free lunch and refreshments during the working day
• Free onsite parking and access to the Schools' extensive coach network
• Free access to excellent sports facilities, including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform offering discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and sustainable travel initiatives, including Octopus Electric Vehicles

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.