German Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a confident German Teacher for a secondary school in Exeter. You will teach German across KS3 and KS4, plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and participate in curriculum planning and department meetings.

The role operates within a well‑structured MFL department, focusing on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while maintaining high academic standards. ASAP start, full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or recognised teaching qualification.
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 in German.
• Strong spoken and written German with good grammar knowledge.
• Proven classroom management and ability to differentiate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach German across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan lessons and assess student progress.
• Marking, curriculum planning and department meetings.

Skills

Strong German

Written German

Differentiation

Classroom management

Education

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

Job description

German Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

Are you a confident German Teacher who enjoys helping students develop genuine confidence in using another language? A secondary school in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic German Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department.

German Teacher Role

Teaching German across KS3 and KS4

Exeter

Full-time, Permanent

ASAP Start

This is an opportunity for a German Teacher to join a collaborative MFL department and deliver a structured and engaging German curriculum.

You will teach students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The successful candidate will need to be confident teaching grammar and vocabulary while also providing students with opportunities to communicate in German in practical and meaningful situations.

The school is looking for a teacher who can make language learning enjoyable without losing sight of the academic requirements of the curriculum. Students should develop a strong foundation at KS3 before progressing towards the skills and knowledge required for GCSE.

You will plan lessons for students with different levels of ability and confidence and will need to adapt your teaching accordingly. Regular assessment will be used to identify areas where students require additional support or challenge.

The role will also involve marking, curriculum planning and departmental meetings. There may be opportunities to contribute to language enrichment activities and wider cultural events.

German Teacher - School Information

This is a well-established secondary school in Exeter with a strong commitment to academic progress and student development.

The MFL department aims to develop students who are confident communicating in another language while also giving them a wider understanding of German-speaking countries and cultures.

The department works collaboratively and shares resources and teaching approaches. The school values professional development and supports teachers in developing their classroom practice.

Students are encouraged to take an active role in their language learning, with lessons designed to develop both confidence and accuracy.

German Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

Experience teaching German at secondary level

Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

Strong spoken and written German

Secure knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary

Good classroom management

Ability to differentiate effectively

Commitment to student progress and achievement

The salary for this German Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.