German Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Croydon is seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of German to enhance the student learning experience from January 2026. The successful candidate will engage in mixed ability teaching, collaborating within a supportive MFL department known for its high standards. The role emphasizes innovative lesson development to foster student success, alongside a commitment to the school's pastoral values and overall ethos.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative approach to teaching German.
• Ability to raise student attainment through effective teaching.
• Experience in mixed ability teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and engaging lessons for KS3 - 4.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to achieve excellent results.
• Model the school's pastoral care and ethos.

Skills

Creativity in lesson development

Strong subject knowledge in German

Commitment to high-quality teaching

Capacity to innovate in teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Teacher of German – Croydon

January 2026 • Permanent • MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance

Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a prestigious Croydon based school in their recruitment of a KS 3 - 4 German teacher to start in January 2026. The school are looking for an enthusiastic and creative German teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to high quality teaching. Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to continually develop it. Each member of the MFL department is seen as an integral part of the team, working together sharing ideas and developing resources cohesively. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.

Responsibilities

• Use creativity to develop rich and exciting lessons to cater for all pupils
• Join a highly successful and committed team with excellent results
• Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues
• Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years, with strong traditions and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities
• Develop professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere
• Model the school's pastoral care and their Christian ethos

About the Department

The MFL Department is a strong department that is well respected within the school. The department believe in mixed ability teaching at all levels up to KS5. They have a history of strong examination results at GCSE and A Level. To further enrich pupils' experience of languages, they offer a variety of visits and extra-curricular clubs. The school prides itself on working together as a team, planning collaboratively and supporting each other in every aspect of day-to-day teaching and learning.

How to apply

If this sounds the kind of environment you enjoy teaching in and you are passionate about languages and committed to achieving outstanding student attainment outcomes, then Tradewind would welcome hearing from you immediately