We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of French and Spanish to join our highly successful Modern Foreign Languages Faculty. We teach Spanish and French across all Key Stages and the ability to teach Spanish to A Level would be an advantage. The study of a language is compulsory at GCSE and in 2025 70% of students achieved grades 9-7 and A level students achieved 100% A*-C in Spanish and French.

You will be joining a team of experienced, enthusiastic teachers who are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for all students

The successful candidate should:

• Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with an irresistible enthusiasm for their subject. As a reflective practitioner you will continually strive to develop your practice through collaboration, experimentation, and hard work.
• Be a team player working closely with the Head of Department to develop the learning experiences for all our students.
• Be creative and innovative constantly looking for new ways to challenge our high ability students.
• Contribute to secure the highest standards of pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking, supporting, and evaluating pupil achievement. Set targets for improvement and implement effective strategies for underperforming students.

We can offer you:

•        Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students.
•        A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit.
•        A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing.
•        An environment which promotes innovation.

 Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated

‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. This is an exciting time to join the school as it moves forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey.