Salary scale: MPS/UPS.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and committed Teacher of Languages to join the MFL team on a temporary basis for a 1-year contract. Guiseley School is passionate about its languages department, and we're looking for an individual who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our students. The successful candidate will have a passion for languages and will work alongside a team of specialised teachers to ensure we challenge our students appropriately. The specialism for this role is Spanish.
The role is offered on a full-time, temporary basis, 32.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, as maternity or parental leave cover, and covers Key stages 3, 4 and 5. Start date: 1 January 2027. Flexible working arrangements can be considered and discussed for the right candidate.
We are a value driven organisation. Our key aims, core values of care, aspiration, growth and success sit behind everything we do. Guiseley School is full of exceptional young people. We have an active, visible leadership team, and a committed staff body. We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development programme for all staff. Guiseley School's campus offers state of the art buildings and an excellent working environment.
Staff benefits: access to the school's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, with free counselling sessions and wellbeing support; access to the school's benefit portal VivUP for discounts and vouchers; free on-site parking, with competitive electric car charging rates; an additional non-contact period for teaching staff; eligibility for Blue Light and Discounts for Teachers; bike storage; on-site school catering; and the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
We are interested in applications from both ITT students wishing to begin their careers at Guiseley School and substantive staff who are keen to further their experience with us. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, have a good knowledge of the national curriculum and be keen to contribute to wider aspects of school life. The specialism for this role is Spanish.
The post is suitable for early career teachers. The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK: visas cannot be sponsored.
Download the application form.
Please return all completed applications to hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk
All applicants should fill in the school's standard application form: applications in any other format will not be accepted, and CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Closing date: noon, Monday 21 September 2026. Interview date: week commencing 21 September 2026.
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application, email hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk
Guiseley School is a local authority maintained school for ages 11 to 18, with 1,431 pupils enrolled. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and upholding fundamental British values, and the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check.