Spanish Teacher (ECT) Northampton, Northamptonshire January 2026

A successful and diverse secondary school in Northampton
is seeking a motivated ECT of Spanish to join its Modern Languages team from January 2026.

The Role

You’ll teach Spanish across KS3 and KS4, with future opportunities for KS5. The MFL department has a strong record of supporting new teachers, ensuring consistency while nurturing individual teaching style.

Support includes:

• A structured ECT programme


• Weekly check-ins and lesson feedback


• Time allocated for assessment moderation


• Use of shared planning documents and model lessons

The Department

Modern Languages is a lively, supportive faculty with:

• Bright MFL classrooms


• Strong emphasis on speaking confidence


• Clear routines for grammar modelling


• Cultural events, exchanges and language clubs

The department uses a well-sequenced curriculum and ensures ECTs never feel overwhelmed with planning or marking.

The School

With a Good rating, the school is known locally for its high expectations, excellent pastoral systems and staff-friendly workload policies. Students enjoy languages and respond well to structure, praise and routine.

Why It’s Perfect for an ECT

• Extremely strong MFL mentorship


• Clear progression pathway


• Warm, diverse community


• Excellent behaviour systems

A fantastic opportunity for a Spanish specialist beginning their teaching journey.