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Spanish PPA Teacher

Location: William Stockton Primary School
Start date: September 2026
Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Hours: 12:30pm–3:30pm
Pay: £60–£70 per afternoon, depending on experience

About the Role

Vara Education is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and confident Spanish teacher to join our team from September.

You will deliver engaging Spanish lessons across primary year groups while class teachers complete their PPA time. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher, experienced educator or fluent Spanish speaker with strong classroom experience.

Full support, planning guidance and ongoing assistance will be available from the Vara management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate Spanish lessons
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Lead classes confidently and manage behaviour effectively
• Assess children’s progress and maintain basic records, with support available
• Complete occasional school reports, with additional payment provided
• Work professionally with school staff and the Vara team

The Ideal Candidate

• Fluent or highly proficient in Spanish
• Experience teaching or supporting children, either in groups or one-to-one
• Confident leading a primary classroom
• Reliable, organised and professional
• Passionate about languages and making learning enjoyable
• Familiar with UK primary school expectations
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential

Qualified teachers are welcome to apply, but QTS is not essential for candidates with suitable experience and the confidence to lead a class.

What Vara Offers

• Competitive pay with regular reviews
• Full support from an experienced management team
• Planning and assessment guidance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to progress within Vara Education
• Optional additional work during school holidays and half terms
• A supportive, welcoming and values-led working environment

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Suitable professional references
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safer Recruitment

Vara Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment procedures, which may include:

• An enhanced DBS check and relevant barred-list checks
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory professional references
• Checks of qualifications and employment history
• Discussion of any gaps in employment
• Any additional safeguarding checks relevant to the role

Applicants must be willing to complete all required checks before starting work. This role involves regulated activity with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £60.00-£70.00 per day

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellesmere Port CH65 8DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you taught Spanish in a primary school before?
• Do you have a DBS on the update service, a papy copy or need a new one?
• What is your experience in teaching Spanish?

Experience:

• teaching children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person