Southampton City Council
Spanish Programme Lead (HLTA)
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Spanish Programme Lead (HLTA)
MFL Languages Coordinator (Spanish Teacher) – Two Schools Role
Passionate About the Role
Are you passionate about helping children develop a love of languages? Do you have the enthusiasm, confidence, and warmth to inspire young learners?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking an exceptional educator to deliver our exciting Spanish language programme across two thriving primary schools within our partnership. Whether you are a qualified teacher, HLTA, or experienced Teaching Assistant, if you have a love of languages, a passion for education, and the ability to engage children aged 4–11, we welcome your application.
The Role
You will teach vibrant, interactive Spanish lessons to children from Reception (Year R) to Year 6, using an established, high-quality scheme of work. Your responsibilities include:
- Deliver engaging Spanish lessons, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Inspire and motivate children through fun, interactive activities.
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure lessons are purposeful, enjoyable, and aligned with school goals.
- Build children’s confidence and sense of curiosity about Spanish culture.
- Enhance broader school life by fostering cross-curricular language links.
Key Qualities We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Be passionate about education and languages, with a strong command of spoken Spanish (writing ability also beneficial).
- Have a warm, kind demeanour that helps children feel safe and excited to learn.
- Be organised, reliable, and professional with a focus on creating joyful learning experiences.
- Possess creative and dynamic teaching styles that keep young learners engaged.
- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Have a growth mindset and a commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.
- Be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
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Why Join Us?
We offer:
✅ Two exceptional schools (part of The Learning Federation Partnership), each serving nurturing environments for children’s learning and wellbeing.
✅ Pre-planned, high-quality curriculum materials, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional lessons without extra workload.
✅ Career progression and professional development within a high-performing school network.
✅ Collaborative, supportive colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
✅ A progressive wellbeing policy that supports work-life balance and personal growth.
✅ The joy of making a lasting impact on children’s language skills, cultural awareness, and love of learning.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring the welfare of all pupils. This role involves working with children, and we require you to:
- Self-disclose any convictions during the application process.
- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Adhere to our safeguarding policies to maintain a secure and safe environment for children.
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School Partnership Overview
As part of The Learning Federation, we comprise five outstanding primary schools in Southampton:
- Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School – Your Wednesdayala location.
- Sinclair Primary & Nursery School – Your Friday site.
- Hardmoor Early Learning Centre
- Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School
- Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Our outstanding Ofsted-rated schools offer: ✔ Two spacious sites with outdoor play areas, sports fields, and ECO learning zones. ✔ Enriching curriculum experiences, including trips, sports, arts, and forest schools. ✔ Specialist subjects embedded in a rigorous, engaging curriculum with a growth mindset approach.
Our teachers and support staff prioritise happy, resilient learners, fostering a collaborative and reflective team culture.
Role Schedule
Your typical timetable will be as follows*:
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School – Wednesdays
- Bitterne Park Primary School – Mondays & Tuesdays
- Sinclair Primary & Nursery School – Fridays
Note: Thursday is a non-working day.
Applications are welcome from qualified teachers, HLTs, and experienced Teaching Assistants with strong language teaching skills. If you are passionate about making language learning joyful, inclusive, and impactful, we’d love to hear from you!
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