TEACHER OF SPANISH and FRENCH (MATERNITY COVER)
MPS/UPR (Outer London)
Start date: 1 June 2026
Join our thriving Modern Languages department as a temporary Teacher of Spanish and French. We are looking for a knowledgeable professional who would relish the opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, engaged and hardworking student body. The school greatly values the unique contribution languages brings to our curriculum and to developing students’ cultural literacy and helping them flourish as global citizens.
Both Spanish and French are popular subject choices at GCSE and A Level, with a number pursuing dual language GCSEs. Reflecting this engagement, both languages departments supported the achievement of an outstanding set of results in the summer with 91% of GCSE grades at 9-8, and 100% A*-A at A level in Spanish and 86% of GCSE grades at 9-8, and 100% A*-A at A level in French. Both departments are ably supported by a specialist Foreign Language Assistant.
Candidates suitable for the role will:
• be confident in teaching Spanish to Key Stage 4 students and French to KS3 students.
• be confident in teaching to high achieving students
• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• be willing to use a range of strategies to teach across the ability range
• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme
• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
We can offer:
• the opportunity to join highly successful and collaborative Spanish department with a range of expertise
• a well-established curriculum with high quality lesson resources available for all key stages
• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
• a two-week October half term
• a caring environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team.
• a wide range of online paid resources to support teaching and learning
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site Please apply using the downloadable application form on this page or available on our website, or contact the school office. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 26 January 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 5 February 2026