French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Standrewsgreenvalley; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a French and Spanish Teacher for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will teach students aged 2 to 13, delivering creative lessons that promote engagement and curiosity. A competitive salary, pension benefits, and professional development opportunities are offered. Applications close on October 3, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch during term time

School fee discount

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for language teaching.
• Creative thinker with strong communication skills.
• Able to build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils aged 2–13.
• Deliver engaging lessons that promote curiosity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Language teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

Overview

French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Brighton College Prep Kensington. The school is a happy and vibrant environment for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. This fixed-term, maternity cover appointment runs from mid-April 2026 to December 2026 (approximately).

We are part of the Brighton College family of schools, renowned for academic excellence, creativity, and kindness, with a global network of schools. The Cognita group provides additional support through professional development and resources while preserving each school’s distinctive ethos.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to teach French and Spanish through the school and to contribute to the wider life of this ambitious, busy, and exciting school. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching, able to teach pupils across varying age groups from 2 to 13 years. A warm manner, initiative, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to think creatively and build strong rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents are essential.

To view our Applicant Pack, please click here.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils aged 2–13, across a range of abilities and year groups.
• Deliver engaging lessons that promote curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, communicate effectively with parents, and maintain a warm, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications and attributes

• Proven ability as an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for language teaching.
• Warm, proactive, and confident in initiative; well-organised with strong communication skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Teacher’s Pension
• Free lunch provided during term time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development opportunities

How to apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 3rd October 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are included in the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.