King Edward’s School is seeking to appoint a native German language assistant on a part time and fixed term basis between October 2024 – June 2025. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic, very supportive and friendly Languages Faculty in an exceptional school. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. The school teaches IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic German Language Assistant to work both on a one-to-one basis and with larger groups of pupils to prepare them for oral exams and to provide general support in their studies. The candidate appointed will be a native speaker and will have a desire to be part of a team of committed professionals within the Languages Faculty and German Department. The successful candidate will assist teachers in the classroom by producing innovative resources, leading challenging and interesting discussion with pupils to build their confidence and will take a keen interest in the German language and culture.
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form (available for download at: https://kes.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/) and a covering letter addressed to Dan Chalkley, Head of Languages Faculty, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30 September 2024. Interviews will provisionally take place during the week commencing 30 September, unless the position has already been filled.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Head of Languages Faculty, Dan Chalkley by email: d.chalkley@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate; although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
