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Head of Spanish

Global
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed20 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformSpill Network

About This Role

Pinner High School is an outstanding secondary school located in North West London, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Spanish to oversee all key stages of the curriculum.

Position: Head of Department
Department: Spanish
Education Stage: Secondary (Key Stage 3,4,5)
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Position Type: Head of Department

Job Description:
As Head of Spanish at Pinner High School, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Spanish language programme within the school’s Languages Department. You will play a key role in developing engaging lessons that inspire students, ensuring excellent progress across all key stages. This leadership position requires strong organisational skills, curriculum expertise, and a passion for promoting language learning.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of four years’ teaching experience in secondary education with proven success teaching Spanish.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of curriculum requirements.
- Experience in leading or managing teams
- Excellent communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, and senior leaders.
- Ability to develop innovative lesson plans and resources that motivate learners.
- Competence in using assessment data to monitor student progress and inform teaching strategies.
- Proficient IT skills relevant to classroom technology use.

Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued.
- Passionate about languages and cultural awareness as part of holistic education.
- Collaborative approach working effectively with colleagues across departments.
- Dedication to continuous professional development for self and team members.
- Resilient leader who can adapt positively to change while maintaining high standards.

If you are enthusiastic about inspiring young people through language learning and have strong leadership capabilities, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Pinner High School where your expertise will help shape confident global citizens.

Compensation

£37,870 - £56,154 per year (MPS to UPS Outer London, depending on experience)
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Application Details
Application Deadline
20 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
01/09/2026
Reference ID
58DD6EB6