Job Description

Leyton Sixth Form College

Waltham Forest
28,826 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

28,826 per annum pro rata (actual salary 8,292 per annum)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

13 October 2025

Apply by:

2 September 2025

Job overview

----------------

Job title: Spanish Language Assistant

Reporting to: Programme Manager - English and Modern Foreign Languages

Assistant Programme Manager - Modern Foreign Languages

Salary: 28,826 per annum pro rata (actual salary 8,292 per annum)

Hours of work: 6 hours per week, term time only

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19-year-old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning, and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college, and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff.





At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative, and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation.

We are looking for an excellent speaker of Spanish to offer conversational lessons and help with the general teaching of our A level Spanish students. You will also support enrichment activities and carry out general administration as required. In order to apply, you will need to be a fluent speaker of Spanish. You should either have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in the subject, or be a native speaker.

You should be suitably qualified to teach within a sixth form college. In addition, you should have excellent communication skills and a track record of sustained improvement leading to a positive impact on students' progress. As an inspirational teacher you will be committed to student-centred learning, and to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.





In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.





Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.





For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit the job vacancies page on our website via the button below.:

https://www.leyton.ac.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.





For any queries about the role, or any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to apply, please email or call us on 020 8928 9000.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd September 2025.

Interview date: Friday 12th September 2025.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Recruiter contact:

----------------------

Email us

Call us

About

Leyton Sixth Form College

---------------------------------------

Leyton Sixth Form College

Essex Road, Leyton
London
E10 6EQ
United Kingdom

+44 20 8928 9000

Principal

Gill Burbridge



Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and are both proud of and celebrate the year on year success and achievements of our students and staff.

Values and vision

Leyton Sixth Form College is heavily committed to providing extra-curricular activities for its students. In particular, the college is known for its outstanding sports and drama facilities. The college maintains a number of formal partnerships with London universities, and has rigorous academic standards to best prepare students for life at university, should they choose to go. As part of this commitment, Leyton Sixth Form College also provides an annual higher education fair.

Ofsted report

"Teaching, learning and assessment are good and underpinned by very well-considered staff development, and an innovative and successful approach to observing lessons ... Most learners participate in the many opportunities available to develop their personal and social skills, including volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh awards and the accreditation of their achievements through a university awards scheme."



View Leyton Sixth Form College's latest Ofsted reportPlease note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy

.