Head of Spanish

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026, noon
Start Date: September 2026
Accountable to: Assistant Principal/Vice Principal

About the Role

Join The Elms Academy as our Head of Spanish and shape exceptional learning experiences from KS3 to KS5. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative leader with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving excellence in teaching and learning.

As Head of Spanish, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, ensuring outstanding curriculum design, teaching quality, and student outcomes. You will inspire colleagues, lead innovation, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond - striking the right balance between challenge and support while holding others to account for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide strategic leadership for the Spanish department across KS3-KS5.

· Design and deliver a high-quality Spanish curriculum.

· Raise standards of attainment and progress through effective teaching, assessment, and intervention.

· Use assessment data to monitor progress and drive departmental improvement.

· Promote literacy, reading, and oracy through the Spanish curriculum.

· Provide enrichment opportunities for Spanish outside of the classroom.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

· Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Spanish or a related subject.

· Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidence of excellent student outcomes.

· Have experience in leading a department or team, with a proven ability to drive improvement.

· Be able to inspire and motivate colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

· Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

· Lead by example, inspiring both staff and students through passion and professionalism.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Elms Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for all successful applicants.

About United Learning

United Learning is a subsidiary charity of United Church Schools (UCS), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to managing schools that provide students with high-quality education.

Our Vision

At The Elms Academy, we are inclusive, ambitious, and committed to excellence. We inspire students to achieve their full potential and equip them with the skills needed for future success.

The ideal candidate will:

· Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Spanish or a related subject.

· Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidence of excellent student outcomes.

· Have experience in leading a department or team, with a proven ability to drive improvement.

· Be able to inspire and motivate colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

· Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

· Lead by example, inspiring both staff and students through passion and professionalism.

Safeguarding Commitment