HMC co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls from 4-18 situated in the market town of Brecon within the surroundings of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park) Appointment of Spanish & EAL Teacher (Maternity Cover) Starting February 2026 to 5 July 2026 HMC Co-educational boarding and day school. For boys and girls from 4 -18. Situated within the peaceful surroundings of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park), Christ College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school hosting nearly 400 pupils aged 4-18. Founded in 1541 by King Henry VIII, the school motto, “They achieve because they believe they can,” remains as relevant today as ever. The school believes that its purpose is to prepare pupils for life beyond school and their ethos incorporates so much more than just academic excellence, as important as this is. The second curriculum, which complements the academic curriculum and strong pastoral care, includes music, creative and performing arts and an excellent sports and outdoor adventure provision making full use of their location. Within the school’s 40 acres, facilities include a new Astroturf pitch, multi-use games area, indoor sports hall and swimming pool. Christ College has two senior boys’ boarding houses, and two senior girls’ boarding houses. The Middle Hub is a day hub for pupils in Year 9 to 11, the Senior Hub is a day hub for pupils in the Sixth Form. Each senior boarding house is run by a Houseparent; the Middle Hub by a Hub Leader who oversees every aspect of a pupil’s wellbeing and academic progress. The prep school is located in the heart of Christ College’s campus and offers a purpose-built self-contained space. Pupils aged 4-11 are taught primarily in their own classrooms in St Nicholas House, while pupils aged 11-13 have lessons throughout the school and have their own boarding facilities in Alway house for those who full, weekly or flexi board. Friday night club is popular with pupils in Year 7 and 8 who enjoy movie nights, baking and cartoon illustrating. Christ College is a very special place and a typically warm Christ College welcome awaits 1 | Christ College Brecon Brecon, Powys JOB DESCRIPTION Spanish & EAL Teacher (Maternity Cover) STARTING FEBRUARY 2026 to 5 JULY 2026 A qualified, dynamic and inspiring teacher required to teach Spanish to GCSE & A Level and deliver EAL lessons to international pupils seeking support with their English across the age range of the school. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Responsible to Subject Leader/Head of Faculty Job Purpose ○ Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the School’s policies and ethos under the direction of the Head. ○ Teach students based on national curriculum guidelines within Spanish at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level 2 | Christ College Brecon Key Performance Areas: Teaching ○ To encourage and support pupil learning through effective teaching, following the faculty policies. ○ To assist the Head of EAL and Head of Spanish in compiling and revising schemes of work. ○ To plan lessons carefully. ○ To use a variety of teaching methods. ○ To set and mark prep in accordance with the faculty marking policy. ○ To liaise with ALN Department concerning individual pupils. ○ To maintain an effective, positive and supporting learning environment in lessons. ○ To provide subject specific displays in classrooms. ...to teach Spanish to GCSE & A Level and deliver EAL lessons to international pupils seeking support with their English across the age range of the school... Key Performance Areas To maintain the high performance of pupils in Spanish at GCSE & A Level, and to maintain standards and a vision for future development of the subject. Specific Responsibilities of the post: ○ The teacher of EAL and Spanish will work under the instruction and guidance of the Head of Language Faculty to work both independently and collaboratively with Head of Spanish and Head of EAL ○ The post holder will undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to language learning for pupils and to assist the Head of Departments in the development of language acquisition for pupils. ○ The post holder will have excellent communication skills in English with an excellent level of oral and written Spanish. ESL teaching experience is desirable. 3 | Christ College Brecon Assessment, Recording and Reporting Applications ○ To complete Grade Reviews according to the School assessment policy. ○ To report on pupils’ progress to parents in accordance with school policies. ○ To follow up (if required) any absences in lessons in accordance with the school registration policy. ○ To set and mark examinations/tests/coursework as required by the HoF. ○ To attend parents’ evenings and to be available for further parental contact if necessary during the course of the year. ○ To keep an up-to-date mark book. ○ To keep up to date with subject developments. ○ To maintain a thorough knowledge of examination specifications and developments. Additional Responsibilities All teachers have additional pastoral, sporting and/or extracurricular responsibilities. Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, together with a covering letter and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two referees. For convenience e-mail communication may be used. Applicants are invited to contact the Head/Deputy Head via becky.drysdale@christcollegebrecon.com or calling 01874 615466 should you wish to discuss further details of the post. The school reserves the right to invite candidates to visit the school before the interview dates. A Disclosure & Barring Service enhanced check will be required of the successful candidate, and it should be noted that Criminal Records disclosed may not be a bar to obtaining a position at Christ College, Brecon depending on the nature of the conviction. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 November 2025. Mr G D Pearson B.Eng, Head Christ College, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AF Tel: 01874 615440 Fax: 01874 625174 email: recruitment@christcollegebrecon.com 4 | Christ College Brecon