Lead Teacher of Spanish - Full-time

Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4058-627T
• Posted:17/03/2026
• Pay:MPR/UPR + TLR2-3 £5,873
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:27/03/2026 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Lead Teacher of Spanish 

Invicta Grammar School is a highly respected grammar school offering an exciting opportunity to build on the achievements of our large Modern Foreign Language department.  We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Teacher of Spanish to join us in September 2026.  This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner to play a key role in promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of Spanish within our high-achieving school. 

The successful candidate will be passionate about languages and committed to inspiring students to develop a love of the Spanish language and culture.  You will be able to deliver engaging and challenging lessons that enable students to achieve excellent outcomes. 

As Lead Teacher of Spanish, you will work closely with the Director of MFL to support the development of the Spanish curriculum, share effective teaching practice, and contribute to the continued success of the department.

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education, and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance, and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment, we want to meet you.

Closing date for applications is:  Friday, 27 March 2026.

Applications should be sent to n.fitzgerald@invicta.viat.org.uk 

An Application Form can be found on our website at:  Application Forms - Invicta Grammar School (viat.org.uk)  

Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged), and interviews will take place as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found in the policy section on our website.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust, which will support you, i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

Invicta Grammar School is a popular and high-achieving selective secondary school for girls, which welcomes boys into the Sixth Form. With over 1600 students on roll, including nearly 400 in the Sixth Form, the school is widely recognised as a beacon of excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Set within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT) main campus, based in Maidstone, the school has enviable indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art Sports Hall.

The school has an innovative curriculum, which emphasises the development of the ‘whole’ student and which inspires, challenges and prepares students for life. There are many personal development opportunities and there is particular passion for the Arts, Music and Sport.

The team at Invicta are specialists in their subjects and keen to collaborate with colleagues across the school and, more widely, the Trust (VIAT).

Invicta is proud to have achieved the International School Award and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs N Fitzgerald
• Address:Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
• Telephone: (01622) 755856
• Email: n.fitzgerald@invicta.viat.org.uk

Fax: (01622) 678584

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Lead Teacher of Spanish application pack
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy