Head of German

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of German to join our large, dynamic and successful Modern Languages Department. You will be capable of teaching German from Y7 through to A-Level, inspiring our linguists with a love of the subject and its cultures, possessing a willingness to take learners well beyond the scope of the syllabus. There will be opportunities to work with students applying for top universities, as well as native level and semi-native level speakers. Within the national and regional context, RGS German is a popular subject (over 500 students take the language in the Senior School). An ability to teach at least one other language (ideally, French or Spanish to IGCSE) would also be desirable.

The Head of German takes responsibility for the day-to-day running of German as a large subject area within Modern Languages, leading and supporting an experienced subject team of 7. This involves, inter alia, resourcing the subject, leading on teaching and learning in the subject, overseeing internal assessment, mentoring and coaching of colleagues, including the German Assistant, and contributing to managing high subject performance, as well as coordinating co-curricular events for German.

Being 'willing to go the extra mile' is a major part of the role for all teachers at the RGS, not merely in specialist activities, but in a vast range of extra-curricular sporting, artistic and cultural work. We are keen to invite applications from those who would like to make their own distinctive contribution to this ethos. We very much value colleagues who are willing to contribute to our extra-curricular programme.

Excellent benefits are available (please see Job Information).

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 30th September 2024

RGS is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Whilst all applications are considered on merit, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our staff community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of German to join our large, dynamic and successful Modern Languages Department. You will be capable of teaching German from Y7 through to A-Level, inspiring our linguists with a love of the subject and its cultures, possessing a willingness to take learners well beyond the scope of the syllabus. There will be opportunities to work with students applying for top universities, as well as native level and semi-native level speakers. Within the national and regional context, RGS German is a popular subject (over 500 students take the language in the Senior School). An ability to teach at least one other language (ideally, French or Spanish to IGCSE) would also be desirable.