Teacher of German

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance (Inner/Outer London)

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development via Harris

Career progression support

Flexible approach to work

Job summary

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is seeking a part-time German teacher (0.2 FTE) to plan and deliver lessons for KS3 and KS4, assess pupils and act as a form tutor.

The role runs to October 2027 with visa not sponsored; right to work in the UK is required. A DBS check is part of the eligibility checks, and CPD participation is expected.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Relevant undergraduate degree is required.
• Secondary teaching experience welcomed or required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver German lessons for KS3/KS4.
• Develop resources, syllabuses and contribute to departmental plans.
• Assess students and maintain accurate records of progress.

Skills

Teaching theory & practice

KS3/KS4 knowledge

Lesson planning & assessment

ICT skills

Classroom management

Time management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Maternity cover for a part-time German teacher at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, within the Harris Federation, running to October 2027. The work centres on planning and delivering German lessons across KS3 and KS4, assessing pupils' work and acting as a form tutor. The post is 0.2 FTE, around 7.5 hours a week, and starts in January. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated German curriculum
• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
• Monitor and support the progress and development of students
• Act as form tutor to a selected group of students
• Assess students' work and maintain accurate records
• Track student progress and manage information on it
• Contribute to quality assurance and evaluation of the subject area
• Engage in CPD and the Performance Management Review process
• Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Raise standards of student attainment and encourage students to reach their potential
• Support the academy's provision of personal and academic growth opportunities
• Support a designated curriculum area as required

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Successful secondary teaching experience, teaching practice accepted

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
• Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Good ICT skills
• Ability to create a motivating, safe learning environment and raise aspirations
• Excellent time management and ability to lead and manage own work

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with all staff
• Positive communication with parents, carers and external agencies where necessary
• Understanding of high expectations, equality of access and the tutor role

Nice to have

• Experience of teaching in multi-ethnic urban schools
• Experience of working in an 11-18 school
• Innovative use of interactive whiteboards

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development through the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Career progression and support with further study, including a degree
• Flexible approach to work