You’ll be teaching our small classes of 10-16 students, including students who have opted to take Spanish for our Upper School qualifications (GCSE to A-Level equivalent).

Full time salary £27,516 – 14.81% Pro Rata post – actual salary £4,076 (equivalent to £114.50 per morning)

The position currently teaches 4 lessons per week on Wednesday 9.00 to 1.00pm, plus planning, prep, meeting and professional development time. We have an approx 36 week teaching year. The lesson timings may change each year according to the timetable.

About You

You’ll be fluent in the Spanish language (ideally a native speaker) and have a deep understanding of Spanish culture.

With a track record of successful teaching experience, you’ll have the ability to teach and enthuse mixed ability groups of students age 14 to 19.

You’ll be interested in Steiner-Waldorf education, and be open to developing your teaching in line with its principles and methods.

You’ll be able to develop and deliver Spanish language teaching up to Level 3 (A Level equivalent),  and have the appropriate planning and assessment skills to support the delivery of our Upper School Qualification.

We have an experienced team of qualified Steiner Teachers who can support you with this, as well as a supportive professional development programme of peer mentoring and external training and development opportunities.

About Us

Cardiff Steiner School is an independent Steiner Waldorf school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. We offer an inspiring and creative education based on the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual. Our distinctive, international curriculum integrates arts and academics into a rich, balanced education that ignites a lifelong passion for learning.

The School offers a full Kindergarten to Class 12 (age 3-18) Steiner Waldorf education. You’ll join us on an exciting stage of our journey. Founded in 1997, we opened our first classes in 2012 and expanded to Upper School in September 2017 offering the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) 2020-21 saw our very first Class 12 graduate with the Certificate.

The Certificate is the first international, secondary school qualification to be fully based on the Steiner curriculum. It is a valid, alternative secondary school qualification that allows students to progress to further/higher education free from the restrictions of GCSE and A level curricula and examinations.

We are a pioneering bunch with an irrepressible spirit who enjoy rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys that a young School brings. Our internationally diverse teaching team includes subject teachers in Bothmer, Music, Handwork, Craft, Games, as well as a team of specialist Upper School Teachers.

We are a small school by design, with a collaborative staff team, supportive families and a strong community spirit. Our teachers are at the heart of our success and we have developed a strong culture of collaboration where staff are valued and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated. You’ll have the support and guidance of our Upper School Education Coordinator, and will benefit from a professional development programme of mentoring, peer observation and training in delivery of the NZCSE.

We are a UK Steiner Waldorf School Fellowship Associate School and are fully independent.

Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children and young people, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.