Spanish Language Assistant (part-time)

Required from 17 September 2025 until 22 July 2026

2.5 hours per week to be worked Wednesday afternoon (92.5 hours in total)

 Term time only (not including INSET Days)

£15.00 per hour

St Mary’s Catholic High School is an outstanding (OFSTED June 2024) and over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent student behaviour and outcomes.  All students are encouraged to achieve and success is celebrated at all levels.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a very high performing school.  Academic results are excellent; consistently achieving well-above average Progress 8 scores as well as impressive Attainment 8, Ebacc average point scores and outstanding A Level results. 

We are looking for a fluent Spanish speaker to join our department as a Spanish Language Assistant. This post requires an individual who is committed to helping pupils develop their oral fluency and to support pupils in their preparation for their A level speaking examinations.

The successful candidate will be:

• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the success of the Spanish Department.
• An exceptional linguist, delivering sessions that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the overall efficacy of Spanish.

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Head of Spanish and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. 

The job description, person specification and application documents may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please contact Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.

CVs will not be accepted - applications must be made using the school’s application form. 

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Gilding by email or post.

Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. 

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on Wednesday 9 July

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.