Spanish Conversationalist

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Spanish Conversationalist

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Spanish Conversationalist

Hours: 10 hours per week, 34 weeks per year
Salary: £7,849
Term time only

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Spanish speaker based at the Senior School to work with
our students from Year 10 up to A level.  The Spanish Conversationalist will be a confident communicator, and a
strong team player who thrives working with young people.

Working closely with the Head of Modern Foreign Languages and the Spanish Teachers, the Spanish Conversationalist
should be committed in helping students to develop their oral fluency and be prepared to support native and non-
native students of Spanish in their preparation for the oral part of public examinations for GCSE and A level.

All pupils are offered French, Spanish and Mandarin in Years 7, 8 and 9 students continue with two out of the three.
Uptake at GCSE and A-Level is strong, and a good proportion are dual linguists.

Modern foreign languages are housed in the Redstone Building which has four specialist classrooms; all students use
technology and devices within their lessons.

The Modern Languages Department is one of the largest in the school, comprising of four different languages and 10
members of staff. Native language assistants are a key part of the department and see all sixth form linguists once a
week, on an individual basis.

The school has various study trips and devotes much time and energy to ensuring that every pupil is encouraged to
take part in these valuable trips from Year 9 onwards. For those studying French in Years 10-13, there is a trip to
Nice. For those studying Spanish, Years 9 & 12 get the opportunity to spend a week in Salamanca.

For  more  information  about  our  school  and  this  opportunity,  and  to  download  an  application  pack,  please  visit:
https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/staff-vacancies .

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: W/C Monday 2 March

We  reserve  the  right  to  appoint  prior  to  the  closing  date  for  the  right  candidate;  please  therefore  submit  your
application early to avoid disappointment.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people;
successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Job Description

Job Title:  Spanish Conversationalist

Department:  Modern Foreign Languages

Hours:  10 hours per week

Accountable to: Head of Modern Languages

Job Purpose:

To support the teaching of our staff and the learning of the pupils by providing support and oral practice for
examination candidates.

Key Responsibilities

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To encourage a positive experience of learning of the target language

To prepare materials to supplement class work

To prepare candidates for external examinations (GCSE/AS/A2)

To feedback to class teachers on individuals’ progress & performance

To attend relevant parents’ evenings, training courses & departmental meetings

Child Protection/vulnerable adult’s statement

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to support this approach
in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with our policy at all times. If in the
course of carrying out your duties, you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare
of vulnerable adults or children you must report any concerns to the appropriate Safeguarding Lead. You will
also be expected to qualify and maintain an enhanced DBS check to the school’s requirement before starting
in work for the school.

Brand values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and house style of Woodbridge
School.  Keep up to date, and comply with the Woodbridge School, Policies and Procedures at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Attainment

•  Educated to degree level

•  Be a native-quality Spanish speaker

•  Fluency in English

•  Fluency in any other languages

Knowledge

•  A good standard of education, particularly in English (written and oral) and

mathematics

•  Language learning to an advanced level

•  Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

•  Able to create resources to support oral lesson teaching

•  Able to set clear expectations for pupil behaviour during oral lessons

Skills and Attributes

•  Excellent listening skills

•  Display a high level of attention to detail

•  Ability to use language and other communication skills to which pupils can

relate. Your written English skills should be excellent

•  Ability to work effectively with other colleagues, including having strong ad-

ministrative skills to support the staff you are working with

•  Have excellent written and spoken communication skills

•  Teach  in  an  engaging  manner  either  1-1  or  with  small  groups  in  a  highly
successful  Spanish  department,  preparing  pupils  for  oral  examinations  at
GCSE and A Level;

Experience

•  Experience  of  teaching  or  supporting  Spanish  in  an  educational  establish-
ment/setting and of working with children and young people between the
ages of 11-18 years.

•  Demonstrable evidence of establishing positive relationships with children.

•  Demonstrable evidence of experience in supporting secondary-aged pupils

in a learning environment.

•  Have strong IT skills

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•  Have or develop a detailed understanding of oral examination requirements

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•  Confident  in  preparing,  adapting  and  publishing  weekly  timetables  around

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pupils’ timetables and commitments.

Attitude and Approach

•  Willingness to be professionally discreet and to maintain confidentiality on

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•  Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to all directed tasks.

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•  High levels of initiative and willingness to work independently as well as part
of  a  team.  You  will  need  to  be  able  to  plan,  prioritise  and  organize  your
work schedule effectively. An expectation is also that you’ll be able to inter-
pret and follow guidance.

•  Proactive approach to supporting and adapting your practice to meet the
needs of individual pupils. An ability to display warmth, care and sensitivity
in dealing with children and young people is essential.

•  Have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a wider

team

•  Take a keen interest in the welfare of pupils

Safeguarding

•  All  staff  are  expected  to  evidence  their  commitment  to  promoting  the

health, welfare and safeguarding of children

Personal Qualities

•  Show clear enthusiasm for the subject and inspire language learners

•  Work hard to support pupil progress

•  Able to relate well to children and deal with issues that might arise, using

initiative to support behavioural and emotional needs

•  Be willing to take part in continuing professional development

•  Respond positively to feedback

•  Confident; able to assist and support lessons with teaching staff;

•  Able and willing to undertake additional duties as part of the whole-school

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Other

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Benefit Statement

Pension

Sick Pay

Automatic enrolment into the Foundation/School’s pension scheme (subject to
meeting certain eligibility criteria).  You may contribute by direct deduction from
your pay 3.2% or more of your qualifying earnings. The Foundation/School will
contribute 1.5% of your contribution up to a maximum of 7.5%.
Company sick pay, following successful completion of Probationary Period.

School Fees

School fee remission may be available depending on individual circumstance and at
the discretion of the Governors.

Other Benefits

•  Free parking
•  Complimentary lunch is available when the Dining Room is in operation
•  Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Information for applicants

In order to apply please complete the application form.

Application forms can be downloaded from the School’s website:
https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/

Please apply, preferably by email, stating “Spanish Conversationalist” in the title line to:
recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk.

If you are unable to apply by email then please post your application, marking “Private and
Confidential” to People Team at:

Woodbridge School
Marryott House
Burkitt Road Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4JJ

All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the application process, please ring the People Team
on 01394 615170.

All appointments are subject to the usual pre- employment checks to meet vetting and barring
requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process please refer to the
Explanatory Notes provided.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the position, including
checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.