Spanish Language Assistant
Cranleigh School is seeking an enthusiastic proficient Spanish speaker, on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract, to join our ambitious Modern Foreign Languages Department. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a full immersion into boarding school life or a local professional focused on language tuition, we invite you to apply.
The Role
You will play a pivotal role in developing the linguistic confidence of our students, primarily focusing on Year 12 and 13 oral examinations, with additional support for Years 9–11.
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Conversation Lead: Deliver ~18 hours of 1:1 or small group speaking sessions.
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Cultural Ambassador: Share authentic insights into Hispanic culture through lessons and extracurricular events (film nights, debating, quizzes).
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Academic Support: Prepare resources, provide feedback, and assist with ab initio learners.
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School Life: Act as a Tutor within a Boarding House and contribute to our vibrant co-curricular program.
The Person
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Fluent: Excellent command of Spanish, equivalent to native-level fluency with a deep understanding of Hispanic customs and current affairs.
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Engaging: Able to build rapport with teenagers and make language learning accessible.
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Collaborative: A team player ready to support a high-achieving department.
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Committed: Dedicated to safeguarding and the holistic development of students in a boarding environment.
Why Cranleigh?
We offer a supportive environment committed to professional development, set within exceptional facilities. Our benefits package includes:
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Subsidised Housing (subject to availability)
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Meals provided during term time
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Pension scheme and Fee concessions (subject to availability)
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Access to premier sports and fitness facilities
Join Surrey’s leading co-educational boarding school and help inspire the next generation of linguists.
Please read ‘Join our team’ on our website, which gives an impression of the school’s ethos, to which the successful candidate is expected to contribute.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please contact Ms Gonzalez Saavedra, Head of Spanish.
For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 12th June 2026. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.
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