FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSISTANT (SPANISH)

Sir John Lawes School

Fixed term contract October 2026 – May 2027

Term-time contract – 2 hours per week

Salary - £20.68 per hour including holiday pay

Sir John Lawes School is looking for a native Spanish speaker to work with Y10-13 classes to prepare them for their GCSE and A Level speaking exams. You do not need to have any experience as full training will be given.

You will work 2 hours per week term-time from 1 October to 31 May one-to-one with small groups of no more than three.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time please see our website for further details: Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, or contact HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date:             2 July 2026, 9am

Interview date:          TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.