Southampton City Council
Spanish Programme Lead (HLTA)
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Spanish Programme Lead (HLTA)
About the Role
Passionate. Inspiring. Kind. Resilient. Dynamic.
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 a [Exceptional Language Specialist] to deliver our exciting Spanish programme across two thriving primary schools within [The Learning Federation Partnership of Schools]. 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, we would welcome your application.
The Role
- Deliver engaging Spanish lessons using an established, high-quality scheme of work.
- Inspire children from Reception to Year 6 through fun, interactive teaching.
- Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure lessons are purposeful and enjoyable.
- Foster children’s confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish.
- Contribute positively to the wider life of both schools.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School – Wednesday
Bitterne Park Primary School – Monday & Tuesday
Sinclair Primary & Nursery School – Friday
(Thursday is a non-working day.)
Responsibilities
- Teaching: Lead lively, interactive Spanish lessons aligned with a rich curriculum.
- Differentiation: Tailor learning to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaboration: Partner with teachers to align language instruction with broader school objectives.
- Student Engagement: Nurture a sense of joy and curiosity in language learning.
- Progression Tracking: Support children’s development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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Requirements
We are seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about education and languages.
- An excellent communicator with strong spoken Spanish.
- Warm, kind, and able to build positive relationships with children.
- Organised, reliable, and highly professional.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and engaging.
- Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused.
- Committed to ensuring every child succeeds.
- Able to work independently while also being an effective team member.
Benefits
- Two welcoming, ambitious, and high-performing schools with wonderful children.
- A fully planned, high-quality Spanish curriculum, allowing focus on delivering exceptional learning.
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Friendly, dedicated colleagues who value teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
- A progressive wellbeing policy, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children’s language learning and cultural understanding.
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Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. NON-NEGOTIABLE: All applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Criminal records will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on role and disclosed information.
School Overview
Our schools—of which [three are rated Outstanding by Ofsted]—provide exceptional support for children’s growth, including:
- Spacious site with sports facilities, playgrounds, and a dedicated ECO learning area.
- Outdoor weekly learning, enrichment trips, cultural experiences, and extracurricular activities.
Our team is collaborative, innovative, and committed to nurturing every child’s love for learning.
Contact Us Queries: Rachel Morey Queries: rmorey@email-placeholder.com
Bring Their Journey to Life —[Learn more about our schools](# “Sinclair Primary, Bitterne Park, Holy Family & Our Lady & St. Joseph”).
- Sinclair Primary & Nursery School
- Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery
- Holy Family Catholic Primary
- Mansel Park Primary & Nursery
- Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Primary
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