Capital School is looking to appoint a Secondary Spanish Teacher to start in August 2025.

The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British School set-up that offers a classroom structure with key stages of development. We teach the British National Curriculum including Early Years' Foundation Stage, whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education for Arabic, Islamic, and Social Studies. We create a positive & nurturing atmosphere to provide an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Our teaching and learning approaches reflect only the very best of British educational practice and are contained within a modern learning environment which is both stimulating and purposeful. We aim to reinforce family values and customs at all times which in turn creates an atmosphere of warmth and care, because we believe that a happy child is one who learns more effectively. Our notion of team spirit and co-operation is reinforced through our school house system of Buckingham, Windsor, Kensington, and Westminster.

We moved to the new site in summer 2022, which organized the school into nursery, primary, and senior schools in separate buildings to accommodate all our pupils in the most effective learning environments. For the right applicant, there will be opportunities to rapidly progress into middle and senior leadership roles.

We are a BSO (British School Overseas) and BSME school, meaning that we take newly qualified and early career teachers from the UK to support them through their teaching career. This role will involve mentoring staff through their teaching experience.

For further information, visit our website www.capitalschoolbahrain.com.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Secondary Spanish Teacher, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality, engaging Spanish lessons that help students develop their language proficiency. Your key duties will include:

• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Encouraging students to appreciate the culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries, integrating cultural elements into lessons to enrich students’ understanding of the language.
• Providing differentiated lessons to meet the diverse abilities and needs of students, ensuring all students are challenged and supported in their language learning journey.
• Developing students' communication skills through interactive activities such as conversations, role-plays, and group work.
• Incorporating modern technology and resources to enhance language learning and engage students, including using language apps, websites, and multimedia content.
• Assessing student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback, and adapting lessons based on student performance.
• Encouraging students to apply their language skills in real-world contexts, such as through language immersion activities, cultural exchanges, or school-wide projects.
• Supporting the development of students’ confidence in using Spanish in both academic and conversational settings.
• Contributing to the development and ongoing review of the Spanish curriculum, ensuring it remains engaging, challenging, and aligned with exam requirements.
• Maintaining a positive classroom environment that fosters collaboration, respect, and student engagement.
• Organizing and participating in extracurricular activities related to Spanish, such as cultural events, language clubs, trips to Spanish-speaking countries, or guest speakers.
• Communicating regularly with students, parents, and guardians to provide updates on student progress, achievement, and upcoming language opportunities.
• Promoting the importance of language learning within the school community and encouraging other students to consider learning Spanish.
• Adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.
• Participating in professional development to continue enhancing teaching practice and language instruction techniques.

Person specification:

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who:

• Qualified teacher with experience in teaching Spanish at secondary school level, with a strong understanding of language acquisition and grammar.
• A degree in Spanish, Modern Languages, or a related field.
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).
• Previous experience teaching Spanish at secondary school level (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and the ability to teach all aspects of language learning.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Familiarity with current trends in language teaching, including digital tools and immersive learning experiences.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• A passion for the Spanish language and culture, with a desire to inspire students and encourage them to continue their language learning.

In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, health insurance, and an annual flight allowance.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application, so early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Copies of qualification certificates