From Trinity Term 2026, Forest Prep is launching an exciting phase in Modern Foreign Languages with a new Head of MFL and a whole-school commitment to Spanish. We are seeking a passionate and proactive Spanish Language Assistant to help deliver a fun, high-profile and ambitious Spanish curriculum that permeates daily life across EYFS to Year 6.

Working closely with the Head of MFL and class teachers, the postholder will support curriculum delivery through small-group language work, carousel activities in Discovery Learning, clubs, bilingual pupil support, cultural enrichment, and visible whole-school Spanish.

Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week over three days (exact pattern agreed with the school). Term-time only.

Languages are central to life at Forest, and Spanish is a popular choice at GCSE and A Level as pupils progress into the Senior School. The successful applicant will therefore play a key role in nurturing enthusiasm and confidence in language learning from an early age, working closely with the Head of MFL to help build a strong pipeline of pupils who arrive in the Senior School eager to thrive in Spanish and beyond.

We welcome applications from candidates who are fluent in Spanish and with a university education or equivalent experience. Applicants with experience of MFL teaching and / or of examination board work in Modern Languages would be particularly welcomed.

Forest invests heavily in the development of pedagogy and teaching strategy, with all teachers expected to engage in an ambitious Professional Learning Programme which includes seminars and contact with leading minds in the teaching and learning space; most recently, Forest welcomed Tom Sherrington who presented on curriculum strategy and design. In addition, we are immensely proud of our culture of formative, ongoing and developmental peer observation through our Teaching andLearning Communities. Teachers are also encouraged to liaise regularly with our team of Lead Teaching Practitioners and benefit from coaching and constructive critical feedback and reflection on their practice.

We welcome applications from candidates who are new to the profession and offer a well-developed and formative programme of support, coaching and guidance.

Whilst exact salary will be discussed at interview, Forest School pay scales for this role will be set in accordance with best practice guidance from the British Council.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.