Teacher of Spanish (Gildredge House)

Hours of work: 19.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: TBC

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Gildredge House
Compton Place Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 8AB

Phone: 01323 400650 ext 2050
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/ ; https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

•    Can you inspire young people through your own passion for Languages?
•    Do you possess high emotional intelligence that builds lasting professional
•    relationships?
•    Are you a team player ready to tackle the educational challenges of the
•    future?

If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.

Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2024) is a strong foundation on which to build and further develop the school. This is an excellent opportunity to join our school at an exciting time in our development. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Teacher of Spanish for our all through free school. We deliver French and Spanish and have a large proportion (around 70%) of students choosing to study a language at KS4.

•    We are especially keen to hear from candidates who can offer both French and Spanish to GCSE

As Teacher of Spanish you will join an outstanding team of inspirational teachers, where you will ensure that our students enjoy and achieve highly in their language learning. You will be a Spanish specialist in the Secondary Phase. This is an exciting time to join our successful
Languages Department, with opportunities for professional development ranging from KS2 transition with Year 6 to inspiring our students to choose Language studies at Sixth Form and at University.

Within the Languages department, you will find a team who are dedicated to providing engaging, stimulating lessons to students of all abilities, and classrooms where rapport and relationships are given the highest priority. We plan with creativity and teach with enthusiasm, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We aim to help students develop resilience and confidence in the face of a challenging curriculum, not only to prepare them for demanding examinations but also to foster a lifelong love of languages and the world around them.
Gildredge House offers:
•    continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+
•    an expectation of high academic standards
•    strong discipline
•    excellent pastoral care
•    a range of extra-curricular activities
•    parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'

As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:
•    A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season
•    A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.
•    Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD
•    Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
•    Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
•    Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
•    On-site parking

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We welcome visits from prospective candidates, by appointment.

If you are interested in the position, please download the Application Pack on our website.

Please complete the Application for Employment and return to [email protected] by 9.00 a.m. on the date indicated on the website.

If you wish to discuss the post further or visit the school, please contact [email protected] Tel: 01323 400650.

Information for Applicants