Teacher of French & German

Emanuel School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Greater London is seeking an exceptional Teacher of French and German. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons that inspire students, motivate independent thinking, and contribute to a vibrant languages program. Ideal candidates will have a modern foreign language degree with high honours and the capacity to teach both languages to GCSE level. Opportunities for professional development and a community-focused work environment are provided.

Benefits

Healthcare plan via Simply Health

Salary-sacrifice childcare vouchers

Training opportunities

Free lunches

Qualifications

• A modern foreign language degree with high honours.
• Ability to teach both French and German to at least GCSE level.
• Experience desirable; ECTs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging French and German lessons.
• Contribute to departmental trips.
• Undertake a pastoral role as a form tutor or co‑tutor.
• Get involved in co‑curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching French and German

Classroom management

Empathy

Education

Modern foreign language degree (French/German/joint)

Job description

Job Overview

Emanuel School is seeking an exceptional Teacher of French and German to play a key role in a thriving Modern Foreign Languages department, challenging, engaging and inspiring pupils to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging French and German lessons, creating a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that motivates pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others and perform to the best of their abilities.
• Contribute to departmental trips and the varied and engaging languages provision for the lower school.
• Undertake a pastoral role as a form tutor or co‑tutor (if an ECT).
• Get involved in the wider life of the school through co‑curricular activities and outreach programmes.

Qualifications

• A modern foreign language degree (French/German/joint) with high honours.
• Ability to teach both French and German to at least GCSE level.
• Experience desirable; ECTs welcome.

Working at Emanuel

Working at Emanuel means joining a community where colleagues enjoy their work and pursue high standards. Staff engage in weekly briefings, termly consultative group meetings, a staff committee and share a strong sense of community and friendship. We offer an appraisal scheme, postgraduate sponsorship, training opportunities, salary‑sacrifice childcare vouchers via TEDS Premier, a healthcare plan via Simply Health, support for staff wellbeing, pension provision and free lunches.

Application Details

Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026.

Please apply as soon as possible – interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received.

To apply, click the apply button.

Legal & Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.