German Oral Assistant

Haberdashers' Girls' School; Elstree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Elstree seeks a German Oral Assistant to enhance spoken German competence among students for GCSE and A-Level. Responsibilities include delivering conversation sessions, sourcing cultural materials, and providing feedback on student progress. Ideal candidates will have native or near-native German skills, strong communication abilities, and a flair for motivating students. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and benefits including a private pension scheme, professional development, wellness initiatives, and access to excellent facilities.

Benefits

Private pension scheme

Life insurance cover

Professional development training

Free lunch and refreshments

Access to sports facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Familiar with GCSE and A-Level specifications.
• Good ICT skills and willingness to use new technologies.
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly GCSE and A-Level conversation sessions.
• Reinforce classroom learning and exam topics.
• Provide feedback in line with mark schemes.

Skills

Native or near-native German

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate pupils

Job description

Overview

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. It is an exciting time to join our community. We are seeking a German Oral Assistant to support the delivery of outstanding spoken German across the school. The role focuses on developing pupils' confidence, fluency, and spontaneity, and preparing pupils for CIE iGCSE and AQA A-Level oral examinations in a high-achieving school.

Hours

Seven 30‑minute sessions per week over four days (Monday‑Friday), 33 weeks during term time (Hours are reviewed each academic year).

Salary

£20.88 gross per 30‑minute session (including holiday pay).

Key Responsibilities

• Oral Teaching Deliver weekly GCSE and A-Level conversation sessions. Develop pronunciation, confidence, and fluency. Prepare pupils for oral examinations.
• Resources and Curriculum Reinforce classroom learning and exam topics. Source authentic cultural materials. Promote consistent use of spoken German.
• Monitoring and Communication Provide feedback in line with mark schemes. Record progress, attendance, and punctuality. Liaise effectively with teaching staff.
• Collaboration Work closely with the German Department and Oral Assistants. Support language events, trips, and interventions. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

About You

• Native or near‑native German and cultural knowledge.
• Familiarity with GCSE and A-Level specifications.
• Ability to motivate and stretch pupils of all abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
• Good ICT skills and willingness to use new technologies.

What We Offer

• Private pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Additional life insurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications.
• Extensive professional development training opportunities.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network.
• Free access to state‑of‑the‑art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice.
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Safeguarding and Application Requirements

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.