Teacher of Spanish and French (12 months Maternity Cover, from August 25)

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Teacher of Spanish and French (12 months Maternity Cover, from August 25)

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Spanish and French (12 months Maternity Cover, from August 25).

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of the school - distributing kindness, support, and generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here. We aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for our teaching staff, in addition to salary (which includes a Heriot’s enhancement), teacher holidays and pension, includes:

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish and French to join our successful Modern Languages Department for a 12-month Maternity Cover from August 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Spanish and French to National 5 level and at least one to Higher level.

The Modern Languages Department comprises a total of twelve full-time and part-time members of staff, augmented by our team of five Foreign Language Assistants, and is based in a dedicated suite of classrooms within the Old Building. Pupils are introduced to Modern Languages via a Cultural Awareness Course in Primary 4, with the more formal study of the subject beginning in Primary 6. All pupils study at least one language through to S4, at which point they are presented for National 5, with many opting to continue into S5/6 and/or start studying a second Modern Language in S3 via one of our fast-tracking intensive beginners’ courses.

With French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish all delivered to Advanced Higher, both the depth and breadth of Modern Languages provision at George Heriot’s School are key strengths. Furthermore, the Modern Languages experience is greatly enhanced by our extensive exchange programme with our partner schools in France, Germany, Spain, and China. We seek to inspire our pupils to realise their full potential in subjects which will equip them with the tools required to communicate and interact successfully in an ever-changing world.

The department consistently achieves excellent results, thanks in no small measure to the enormous commitment of its teachers.

In addition to curricular responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the School.

Please see job description for full duties.

Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU