English Teacher

GERMAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The German School London offers a first-class education in an international, friendly school community. Students are confident and self-assured, ambitious and open to new and varied experiences. We promote individual learning and critical thinking, opening the doors to excellent further education, training and career opportunities in the UK, Germany, Europe and globally. Learning together, living together, building bridges together, and creating together – the four aspects of our mission statement are the pillars for daily interactions at The German School London.

The Role

1. Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons
2. Continuous assessment and reporting, to ensure students achieve the highest possible standards
3. Organising classroom, learning resources, and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
4. Providing feedback to parents and carers on pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings
5. Carry out subject related duties agreed upon within the English team
6. Undertake and commit to the role of Form Tutor, if required (‘Klassenleitung’)
7. Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the German curriculum
8. Organising and taking part in school events and school trips
9. Attend relevant professional development events
10. Cover for absent colleagues
11. Consulting with colleagues and working flexibly

Requirements

1. ‘2nd State Examination’ or Master of Education in English
2. Your spoken and written English must be of native speaker standard
3. At least 2 years experience teaching ‘Abitur’ / A-Level students or the equivalent
4. Excellent in teaching English to a range of abilities, including high ability students
5. Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English Literature and Language
6. Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning styles and monitoring of assessment, recording and reporting of student progress (German system will be used)

Desirable Skills and Experience

1. Teaching experience in an international school or similar environment
2. Experience in teaching in schools outside Germany, ideally the UK
3. Ability to understand and/or speak German
4. IB-trained

Person Specification

1. Excellent communication and presentation skills
2. Adaptable team-player
3. Talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
4. Open-minded and good understanding of different cultures and nationalities
5. Creating an inspiring classroom environment
6. Sensitive in providing meaningful feedback to pupils that ensures they progress in line with set expectations
7. Ability to engage pupils as a group and on a 1-2-1 level
8. Collaborator who supports colleagues and the DSL as a whole

We Offer

1. Free on-site parking
2. On-site Cafeteria with high quality food options for excellent value
3. Excellent pension scheme
4. Enhanced sick pay
5. Beautiful working environment
6. 'Cycle to work' scheme

To apply please upload your application including CV and Covering Letter, including details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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 successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The DSL welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.