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Are you a Spanish graduate with a passion for languages and a desire to inspire the next generation of linguists?
Would you like to earn a salary while training to become a qualified Spanish Teacher in a successful London secondary school?
Could this Graduate Spanish Trainee Teacher opportunity be the perfect first step towards a rewarding career in education?
Graduate Spanish Trainee Teacher – London
Full-time | September 2026 Start
Salary: Up to £32,000 | School-Based Teacher Training Opportunity
An outstanding secondary school in London is looking to appoint an ambitious Graduate Spanish Trainee Teacher to join its successful Modern Foreign Languages department from September 2026.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Spanish graduate who is eager to begin a teaching career through a fully supported, school-based teacher training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Working alongside experienced MFL teachers, you will gain invaluable classroom experience before gradually taking responsibility for planning and delivering engaging Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to support Key Stage 5 where appropriate. You will play a key role in developing students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing while encouraging an appreciation for Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
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The school is committed to developing future teachers, offering outstanding mentoring, structured professional development and a clear pathway into a permanent teaching position following successful completion of the programme.
The Ideal Candidate
- A 2:1 degree or above in Spanish, Hispanic Studies, Modern Languages or a closely related subject.
- Strong spoken and written Spanish.
- A genuine ambition to become a qualified Spanish Teacher.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for languages and helping young people succeed.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
- The right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
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What the School Offers
- A salaried teacher training route with earnings of up to £32,000.
- A fully supported pathway towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Outstanding mentoring from experienced Modern Foreign Languages teachers.
- A collaborative and well-resourced MFL department.
- Continuous professional development throughout your training year.
- Opportunities to contribute to language enrichment activities, educational visits and cultural events.
- Excellent long-term career progression within a high-performing London secondary school.
If you're passionate about the Spanish language and want to inspire young people while developing into an outstanding teacher, this is an exceptional opportunity to begin your career in education.
Apply today by sending your CV to Ryan at KPI Education. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
Graduate Spanish Trainee Teacher – London | September 2026 Start | Up to £32,000 | School-Based Teacher Training | QTS Pathway | Apply Today
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