Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages Spanish
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish)
Overview
We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge to join our very successful Modern Foreign Languages Faculty. The school offers Spanish, French and German to GCSE and A Level. The ability to teach Spanish language to A level is preferred but this can also be offered as a future development opportunity. It is desirable that the successful candidate can teach a second language.
We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, The Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled profesional development and subject leadership opportunities.
The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with heritage as a Language College and a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has over 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.
Salary & Hours
- Full-time
- MPR/UPR
- Required September 2026 or earlier
Location
The Willink School and Sixth Form
School Lane
Burghfield, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ
Supporting documents
Watch this video to hear from our headteacher and colleagues as they share why The Willink is such a great place to work:
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Deadline and how to apply
For further information please see the supporting documents on this webpage or contact Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk, Tel 0118 983 2030.
For an informal conversation contact Head of MFL - Mrs Jenny Weston jweston@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.
Please complete this application form and send to: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
The closing date for final applications is 12pm on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 and applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Interviews are expected to be held later that week; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date and close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.
Job reference: 129
