We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Spanish to join our well-established and high-performing MFL Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced linguist or for a less experienced teacher looking to inspire the next generation of Spanish speakers.
This role would be suitable for an ECT or an experienced practitioner looking to teach in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be well supported and have access to future professional development opportunities both within and beyond the department.
Location: Woking, Surrey - 15 minute walk from the train station and excellent transport links via A3 and M25
Post: Teacher of Spanish
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (or Part Time minimum 0.8 FTE)
Start Date: April 2025 (after the Easter break)
Pay Scale: MPS / UPS
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 20th November - The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
About our School
St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey.
We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students’ time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.
Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent. We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hants and Surrey Maths Hub.
Our Ethos:
SJB is a community where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellence pastoral care so that all students and staff thrive and feel successful.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- All teachers are allocated 15% PPA time; above the legal minimum required.
- An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub including pre-tax car purchasing, cycle to work, dental care and many retailer discounts.
- Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Excellent onsite catering facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Regular staff social events calendared throughout the year
Get in touch if you would like to come and visit us and find out more about this vacancy!
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
