Teacher of German

About this Role Key responsibilities for the role include:

As a Teacher of German at WHSG you will be part of a successful faculty who are passionate about their subject and always strive to do the best for their students. You will have the opportunity to help shape the language curriculum here, designing lessons across all key stages.

• The MFL departmental philosophy aims to:
• Encourage a love of language learning and create an enthusiasm which extends beyond school.
• Enable confident communicators who enjoy the challenge of using the language whatever their ability.
• Embed a foundation of grammar and structure as a framework for learning.
• Empower students to apply existing knowledge creatively in new contexts.
• Enrich learning with authentic and relevant resources which contribute to cultural curiosity.
• Ensure students reflect on how they learn and apply effective strategies for independent and personalised learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent subject knowledge with experience of teaching A level German.
• Be hard-working and enthusiastic, as well as willing to take on extra responsibilities such as running trips, supporting prefects to run enrichment activities and undertaking CPD.
• Team player who wants to be part of a thriving languages department.

What we offer:

Wallington High School for Girls (WHSG) is a truly exceptional school with a reputation for academic excellence, the very best pastoral care, guidance and support, as well as superb extra-curricular provision.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated the school as Outstanding in all areas: Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes, Leadership & Management, and Sixth Form.

WHSG is an inclusive, happy and caring learning community that is ambitious for all its students, seeking to ensure that they are challenged to make the very best of their abilities and to achieve success in all they do.

Staff are our most valued asset and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. We pride ourselves with the supportive and inclusive nature of the school and ensure that we foster a friendly working environment. A recent staff survey stated that staff do not feel pressured to work long hours and staff are consulted about changes at work.

The school is part of the Girls’ Learning Trust (GLT) which aims to empower girls and young women by delivering a first-class education and providing an inspirational start to their futures. A feature of our trust is that schools have a tangible sense of their own special identity and staff are shapers of their school’s character and ethos.

Key Application Dates:

• Application Deadline: Monday 16 June (8am)
• Interview Date: Friday 20 June
• Start Date: September 2025 Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.