Spanish ECT - Modern Secondary Academy in Leeds

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Spanish ECT

A forward-thinking Secondary Academy in Leeds is seeking a professional and highly organised Spanish Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages and assist senior leaders, teaching staff, and wider academic teams. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of language immersion days, international exchange initiatives, and extracurricular cultural clubs.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external agencies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative languages faculty. Good IT skills and confidence using digital language-learning and audio platforms are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing, comprehensive ECT induction mentoring, and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Leeds with a strong commitment to academic progress, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse, vibrant community and is known for its inclusive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to expand their global communication skills, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages high academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers in an interconnected world.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on continuous professional growth.

Requirements

• Previous teaching placement or relevant instructional experience in Spanish

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional and proactive approach to language delivery

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.