Teacher of Spanish

Education
Glasgow
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

TEACHER OF SPANISH

  • Type: Full Time
  • Location: The High School of Glasgow Senior School
  • Salary: Based on the Scottish Teaching Pay Scales, commensurate with experience
  • Application: Complete our application form and return to
  • Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026

The High School of Glasgow is seeking to employ a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Spanish from August 2026 to join our highly successful Modern Languages Department.

The department currently consists of four full time teachers, three part time teachers and one language assistant. One of the full time teachers is an Assistant Head of House.

The department comprises six classrooms and a departmental base. All classrooms are equipped with modern audio-visual technology including SmartBoards, and all pupils have access to iPads.

All pupils are given the opportunity to study French, German, Mandarin and Spanish.

French is currently introduced into the Junior School curriculum at Primary 1 level and is a core subject in the Senior School until the end of Second Year. Most pupils study French up to Fourth Year and a good number continue to Higher and Advanced Higher. Mandarin was introduced in 2020 and has grown steadily in uptake over the last six years.

German, Mandarin and Spanish are introduced to all First and Second Year pupils (two periods weekly, on a rotational basis) and become an option from Third Year onwards. There are presentations in all languages up to and including Advanced Higher. Italian and Japanese are offered as part of the DofE Award Scheme.

Uptake in Spanish sees candidates in all certificate levels from National 5 to Advanced Higher. The successful candidate would be expected to teach all levels of the course. In session 2025-26 there are 29 pupils studying National 5 Spanish in Third Year and 14 in Fourth Year. Six pupils are studying Higher Spanish and five are studying Advanced Higher. The ability of prospective candidates to offer a second language, in addition to Spanish, is strongly desired.

The department has consistently achieved excellent results in national examinations. In 2025, 100% of pupils achieved Grade A passes at Advanced Higher, with 80% and 84% achieving Grade A passes at Higher and National 5 levels, respectively.

The successful applicant will be a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish with high standards of professionalism, who should be willing to make a contribution to the extra-curricular life of the School.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Spanish across all levels of the course (National 5 to Advanced Higher).
  • Participate in the Modern Languages Department and contribute to its development.
  • Deliver engaging lessons using available AV resources and ensure pupils have access to learning tools.
  • Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and support curriculum development, assessment, and student progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
  • PVG Scheme membership or a successful application to join the PVG Scheme.
  • Willingness to teach a second language in addition to Spanish is strongly desired.

Application Details

Application forms can be downloaded from the School website and should be emailed to by 12 noon on Friday 8 May 2026.

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