Teacher of German

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a Teacher of German to deliver engaging and effective lessons from beginner to A-level.

Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility

Teaching and Learning 

• Plan, prepare and teach a timetable of German across all age-ranges as directed by the Head of MFL and Deputy Head.
• Be aware of the diverse needs within any given class and to differentiate lessons and resources accordingly.
• Understand and implement the aims and objectives of the School and the department, and to contribute to its vibrant and creative atmosphere.
• Regularly mark pupils’ work and engage in continual assessment of pupils’ progress, preparing lessons accordingly. Set and mark Private Study (homework) according to the timetable and in line with departmental policy.
• Maintain attractive displays of pupils work in the classroom.
• Provide feedback to parents in the form of grades, written reports and parents’ meetings as required by the School. To communicate efficiently with parents as required outside of the set reporting framework.
• Set high standards of professionalism and maintain best practice with regards to attendance and punctuality.
• Ensure that pupils are suitably prepared for entry to the appropriate public examinations, and to implement and review the curriculum to ensure that it meets the needs of the pupils.
• Be proficient in the use of IT and the School’s information systems, including Microsoft Office and CPOMS.
• Develop and manage up-to-date teaching and learning resources, including library and digital resources, and advise the Head of MFL and Deputy Head on course materials.
• Monitor and maintain high standards in the classroom environment and ensure that the department classrooms present a stimulating environment.
• Assist with the setting, marking and, where necessary, co-ordination of internal examinations in the department.
• Maintain and develop, with any other teachers of the subject, schemes of work within the requirements of the examination boards; monitor developments in curriculum requirements on a national scale and respond accordingly.
• Maintain sound discipline inside and outside the classroom, within the School’s agreed procedures.
• Ensure that the pupils’ work is regularly assessed, that marks are recorded and that reports are written at appropriate times. 

Pastoral Care 

• Ensure and promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and other relevant policies, and to undertake appropriate training
• Liaise with the Deputy Head and other staff to ensure pupils’ mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Be a personal tutor to a group of pupils as required by the Head.
• Attend staff meetings, department meetings, academic meetings and pastoral meetings as required, as well as annual parents’ meetings.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils and to maintain discipline in accordance with the School’s Behaviour Policy. 

Wider Contribution to School Life 

• Attend INSET and all additional training as required.
• Carry out duties as prescribed by the Head, including cover for absent colleagues, examination invigilation and other duties reasonably expected of School staff.
• Commit to the wider co-curricular life of the School community and contribute towards the full-boarding ethos.
• Be aware of, support and implement all School policies, including assessment and reporting, rewards and conduct, and those in place to maintain safe working practice.
• Be committed to your own professional development, engaging with annual appraisals and attending training as recommended.
• Undertake any duties relating to the supervision of pupils as reasonably requested by the Head or other members of the Leadership Team

Key Personal Specifications 

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE, or equivalent).
• High level of fluency in spoken and written German.
• Experience in preparing, teaching and assessing pupils.
• Native or near-native proficiency in German.
• Experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level German.
• Additional language qualifications or ability to teach another language.
• Appreciation of the academic and pastoral needs of highly talented young musicians.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters.
• Compassion, empathy, kindness, patience, humour.
• Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, valuing diversity within an international school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with pupils, staff and families.
• Delight in teamwork and love of collaboration and community.
• Unwavering professionalism and respect for confidentiality.

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found here.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack.

If you would like to apply for the role, please use the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page and complete our application form. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 12 noon, however we reserve the right to appoint sooner and encourage early applications.