Head of Spanish – Transformative Leadership in Central Greenwich

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic Head of Spanish to lead a thriving languages department in one of Greenwich’s most innovative and high-achieving secondary schools. Bring your expertise and vision to a school where excellence in languages fuels global aspirations, and where your impact as Head of Spanish will shape the educational journey for hundreds of students. We are recruiting inspirational leaders who want to advance both their careers and the Spanish curriculum, igniting passion for language and culture in every classroom.

Step into this premium Head of Spanish role and gain unparalleled leadership experience in a setting that values high academic standards, creative teaching, and personal growth. Here, you’ll develop cutting-edge curriculum strategies, foster a love of languages across all key stages, and contribute to the school’s ongoing journey from Good to Outstanding. With award-winning facilities and a collaborative, forward-thinking team, your professional development is guaranteed to be as impressive as your day-to-day impact.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Spanish: Prestigious, middle leadership opportunity with whole-school profile
• Salary: Inner London MPS1-6 (£40,317 - £52,300) per year — premium pay for exceptional leadership
• Location: Central Greenwich – fast links, vibrant community, cultural hub
• Ofsted: Current grading of Good, with Outstanding features and ambition
• World-class CPD, rapid internal progression, regular leadership enrichment programmes
• Ideal for outstanding, impact-driven MFL teachers ready for leadership
• State-of-the-art language labs, interactive tech, and generous departmental resources

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and advancing the Spanish department’s curriculum for KS3-KS5
• Delivering outstanding, inspiring Spanish lessons by example
• Coaching and mentoring MFL colleagues and ECTs to raise departmental standards
• Overseeing Spanish assessment, tracking, and achievement strategies
• Shaping extracurricular Spanish enrichment (trips, clubs, exchange programmes)
• Collaborating on school-wide initiatives for culture and diversity

Ideal Head of Spanish for this Greenwich School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and a track record of excellence in MFL
• Good or Outstanding lesson observations and written references
• Proven experience or readiness for middle leadership in a vibrant setting
• Driven by a genuine passion for Spanish language and Hispanic culture
• ECTs with significant potential and experienced teachers alike are encouraged
• Visionary, inspiring communicator, eager to contribute to wider school life

Why Join This Greenwich School?:

• Dynamic, collegiate staff who champion creativity and shared success
• Leadership highly invested in professional development and career growth
• Positive, student-focused environment—attentive behaviour management and pastoral support
• Outstanding new facilities and resources to enhance language learning
• Phenomenal Greenwich location—minutes from transport, culture, and the Thames
• Significant opportunities for cross-curricular impact and upward progression

Step into this transformative Head of Spanish role and elevate your career in a Greenwich school where your talent makes a lasting difference. Application review is swift and interviews are ongoing—lead with impact, apply today.

How to Apply

Seize this opportunity in Greenwich to shape the future of language education as our new Head of Spanish! Applications are being reviewed immediately—our interview slots are filling fast. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact, submit your application without delay. Your next career move could begin sooner than you think!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!