Head of Spanish

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Head of Spanish to lead the development of Spanish within the Modern Foreign Languages Department at Lord Wandsworth College. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow Spanish within a forward-thinking and aspirational school community. At LWC, we believe in widening worlds for our pupils academically, socially, and culturally, and languages sit at the heart of this mission. The successful candidate will not only deliver excellent teaching but will also provide clear leadership and vision for Spanish, ensuring it is academically rigorous, inclusive, and a vibrant and visible part of the curriculum offer. Spanish at LWC should be:

• Academically rigorous and ambitious
• Inclusive and accessible to all pupils
• Rich in cultural understanding and global awareness
• A highly valued and visible part of the school curriculum
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire a love of language learning and global citizenship. You will be expected to lead by example in teaching and curriculum design while contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. You will carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required and in accordance with the College's policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires full engagement in the life of the College, including tutoring, co-curricular activities, boarding house duties where applicable, cover duties, and attendance at parents' evenings. Liaison with parents forms an important part of the role. LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails, etc. - and excellent social and sporting events. Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please feel free to contact the Senior Deputy Head, Tom Hicks, by email: hickst@lordwandsworth.org For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 17th May 2026. Interview date: Friday, 22nd May 2026. The College reserves the right to close the role early. Please note, two references will be required prior to interview. We welcome people of all faiths and those who are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity, we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups, such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.


• Academically rigorous and ambitious
• Inclusive and accessible to all pupils
• Rich in cultural understanding and global awareness
• A highly valued and visible part of the school curriculum
You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire a love of language learning and global citizenship. You will be expected to lead by example in teaching and curriculum design while contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Head of Spanish to lead the development of Spanish within the Modern Foreign Languages Department at Lord Wandsworth College. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow Spanish within a forward-thinking and aspirational school community. At LWC, we believe in widening worlds for our pupils academically, socially, and culturally, and languages sit at the heart of this mission. The successful candidate will not only deliver excellent teaching but will also provide clear leadership and vision for Spanish, ensuring it is academically rigorous, inclusive, and a vibrant and visible part of the curriculum offer.

LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails, etc. - and excellent social and sporting events.