French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

A vibrant and academic school in London is seeking a passionate French and Spanish Teacher for maternity cover. The role involves inspiring pupils aged 2 to 13 through engaging language instruction. The ideal candidate should possess strong classroom management and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a pension scheme. Applications are encouraged before the 3 October 2025 deadline.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch during term time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Exclusive discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for language teaching.
• Ability to teach across varying age groups (2–13 years).
• Warm manner, initiative, and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils aged 2–13.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school.
• Demonstrate high standards of classroom practice.

Skills

Classroom management

Language instruction

Communication

Creativity

Job description

French and Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Overview

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. We are seeking to appoint an inspiring French and Spanish Specialist on a fixed-term maternity cover from mid-April 2026 to December 2026 (approx.).

About the employer Brighton College Prep Kensington is part of the Brighton College family of schools, renowned for academic excellence, creativity, and kindness. The school values curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.

Role

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching who will enjoy working with pupils across varying age groups (2–13 years). They should bring a warm manner, initiative, and strong organisational and communication skills, and be able to think creatively, build rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach French and Spanish to pupils aged 2–13.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school and support a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate high standards of classroom practice and professional conduct.

Qualifications and attributes

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for language teaching.
• Ability to teach across varying age groups (2–13 years).
• Warm manner, initiative, and strong organisational and 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 the application before the closing date. Closing date for applications: 3 October 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as Cognita reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate. The school is 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. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect.

Notes

Applicant Pack available on request.