Head of Spanish - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-626T
• Posted:08/10/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS and TLR2b £6,067
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:15/10/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:Thursday 16th October 2025

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At New Line Learning Academy, we’re proud to be at the heart of our community - a place where every student is encouraged to Believe and Achieve. We’re now looking for an inspiring and passionate Head of Spanish to lead our department and help every learner discover the joy and value of language.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within the Future Schools Trust, a forward-thinking family of schools that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s committed to helping both students and staff flourish. 

As Head of Spanish, you’ll:
• Lead and inspire a vibrant and successful department where language learning truly comes alive.
• Develop a rich, engaging curriculum that builds confidence, curiosity, and cultural understanding.
• Support and empower your team to deliver high-quality, dynamic lessons that spark a love of Spanish.
• Encourage every student to aim high and believe in their ability to achieve great things.

We’re looking for someone who:
• Brings energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for teaching Spanish.
• Can motivate and inspire others to share that same enthusiasm.
• Is dedicated to inclusion, wellbeing, and helping every student reach their full potential.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a department where language learning opens doors to the world - we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that the closing date is 10:00am on Wednesday 15^th October, with interviews taking place on Thursday 16^th October. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted on the afternoon of 15^th October.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government’s Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.

In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: hr@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Prospectus
• Ofsted Report