Spanish Teacher (ECT) – Northampton (Northamptonshire) – January 2026

A successful and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Northampton is seeking a passionate and motivated ECT Spanish Teacher to join its thriving Modern Languages department from January 2026. About the Role You will teach Spanish across KS3–KS4, with the potential for future KS5 involvement as you develop. The MFL curriculum is well-sequenced and structured, giving ECTs a secure foundation to build lessons from. Spanish uptake is strong, with cohorts who enjoy speaking practice, cultural content and real-world communication tasks. Support for ECTs The school has an excellent reputation for developing early career teachers, offering: A dedicated subject mentor with weekly coaching Reduced timetable and protected PPA Observations focused on growth, not pressure Access to local language networks and CPD About the School Based on the model of Northamptonshire’s best-performing secondary schools, this is a calm, well-led school with: Excellent behaviour routines Visible and supportive leadership Strong pastoral systems A diverse student body with a positive attitude to languages What You’ll Bring QTS (or completion of PGCE/SCITT by Dec 2025) Good spoken and written Spanish Warm classroom communication and clear routines A reflective approach and willingness to learn If you’re an ECT ready to start your MFL career in a caring and well-structured school, we’d love to hear from you.