German Teacher

Michael Hall School; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Free eye tests

Gym discount

Staff discount on fees for children

Bike to work scheme

Discounts via Bright HR

Job summary

Michael Hall School is seeking a German Teacher to deliver a broad, differentiated German curriculum. You will plan lessons, monitor progress and support pupil wellbeing, aligning with school values and Steiner Waldorf emphasis.

The role is 20 hours per week, part-time with a pro rata salary of £28,152-£36,051, dependent on experience. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths A*-C (or equivalent)
• GCSE English A*-C (or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level
• Qualified teacher status either in the UK (or international equivalent) and Steiner Waldorf Teacher qualification
• Fluent German Speaker
• Experience with (or openness to) teaching the Steiner Waldorf curriculum

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in German and monitor student progress
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual needs
• Support pastoral wellbeing of pupils
• Engage with parents and colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery
• Contribute to department development and school life

Skills

Fluent German Speaker

ICT in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Qualified Teacher Status (UK or international)

Steiner Waldorf Teacher qualification

Job description

The details of this role are as follows:

Hours: 20 Hours per week

Contract type: Part Time

Salary: £28,152-£36,051 pro rata and depending on experience

Start date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Role: German Teacher

Purpose of the job

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for German students. To carry out all duties and responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the current conditions of employment including:

• To maintain the positive ethos and promote the values of the school
• To plan and deliver effective lessons which deliver good progress and achievement for all pupils
• To be responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of pupils
• To build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors which support the work of the school
• To play a significant role in the life of the school and contribute to whole school development
• To provide a model of good practice for aspects of teaching and learning

Teaching and learning

• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to maximizing of student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Planning

• To assist in the development of appropriate schemes of work towards selected modern German syllabuses. To develop teaching resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area.
• To contribute to the curriculum area and department’s development plan and its implementation.
• To ensure department documentation and practice in relation to Health and Safety is in place and adhered to.
• To assist in the process of curriculum development in German so as to ensure the continued relevance to the needs of students, examining and awarding bodies and the school’s ethos.
• To ensure that the equipment is in good working order and suitable for teaching use.

General Duties

• Participate in relevant meetings with colleagues, parents and be involved in links with external agencies as part of curriculum enhancement, including extra-curricular activities and off-site visits
• Support other members of the curriculum area and students as appropriate
• Review your own professional development and maintain professional standards
• Carry out any other such duties as the post holder may reasonably be required to do

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Maths A*-C (or equivalent)

GCSE English A*-C (or equivalent)

Educated to degree level

Qualified teacher status either in the UK (or international equivalent) and Steiner Waldorf Teacher qualification

Experience

Fluent German Speaker

Experience with (or openness to) teaching the Steiner Waldorf curriculum

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

An understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching,

Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of, all pupils

Familiarity with writing and delivering effective Individual Education Plans for pupils with SEN

Professional Skills and Abilities

A teacher with sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to the class teaching, able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching

Must be able to plan lessons for all the pupils in a class, setting clear learning intentions and differentiated tasks

Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in line with school policy

Must be able to use assessments of pupils learning to inform future planning

Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues

Personal Qualities

A teacher with a flexible approach to work who enjoys being a good team member

Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing

Must be able to manage own work load effectively

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships

Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit

To practice equal opportunities in all aspects of the role and around the work place in line with policy

To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post

Michael Hall School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MICHAEL HALL SCHOOL

• Free parking on site
• Free eye tests
• Gym discount
• Staff discount on fees for children
• Bike to work scheme
• Access to discounts at retailers and more through our partnership with Bright HR

Michael Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. A successful application will be dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks and screening, including references. All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children, and are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies which are available on our website.