French and Spanish Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge is an exceptional co-educational senior school in Olympia, London, opened in September 2025. Building on the heritage of Wetherby and Pembridge Hall, the school combines academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum and Inspired’s global teaching practices with university preparation, international exchanges and summer camps.

With state-of-the-art science labs, a seven-floor atrium library, professional theatre facilities, creative arts programmes and outstanding sports provision, the school offers a premium education for students in Years 7–13, with year groups expanding over time. Wetherby Pembridge 

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Part-Time Teacher of French and Spanish (0.5 / 0.6 FTE), to be in post ready for the next academic year, starting September 2027. This is a superb opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their experience as a Modern Foreign Languages specialist in a high-performing school environment to contribute to the ongoing development of world-class languages provision at Wetherby Pembridge. Working closely with the Head of Languages, the successful candidate will have an exciting role in helping to develop an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive languages programme for this exciting next chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Teaching a 0.5 / 0.6 timetable allocation of French and Spanish. There is potential for the role to increase over time, as the school grows
•    Working closely with the Head of Languages, developing and implementing a world-class French and Spanish curriculum
•    Planning, preparing and delivering excellent lessons, including working with the Head of Languages and the SENDCo to ensure that Languages teaching at Wetherby Pembridge makes appropriate provision for candidates with additional needs
•    Promoting the study of Modern Foreign Languages and an appreciation of the cultures of the French- and Spanish-speaking world throughout the school
•    Attending and contributing to regular departmental meetings
•    Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading on super-curricular provision within Modern Foreign Languages (e.g. language competitions, cultural events, and trips and exchanges, including through Inspired’s global network of schools), and helping to foster a culture in which broad and regular super-curricular engagement is a routine aspect of student life
•    Taking part in lesson observations and work scrutinies
•    Having an open and proactive attitude to continuing professional development
•    As required, liaising with the Admissions Department on the assessment of candidates for entry to the school via the standard entry route and via Scholarship
•    As required, setting and marking internal examinations, including speaking assessments
•    Cooperating with all colleagues to ensure that Wetherby Pembridge remains a tidy, organised and inspiring learning environment
•    Liaising with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team as appropriate to help develop and support Community Partnership opportunities
•    For the right candidate, opportunities may exist for additional responsibilities, e.g. coaching Games, contributing to pastoral oversight, etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent, a recognised degree and the right to work in the UK.
• Significant experience teaching French and Spanish in a high-performing school.
• Ability to teach both languages to GCSE and at least one to A Level.
• High fluency and accuracy in French and Spanish.
• Excellent teaching, subject knowledge, planning and classroom management skills.
• Effective use of educational technology to enhance learning.
• Strong commitment to student welfare, safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience, flexibility and the ability to motivate students and work under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and the school’s values and ethos.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students’ personal development and contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Awareness of health and safety responsibilities.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form