Languages Assistant - German
Hinchley Wood School
Surrey
- £16.69 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- £16.69 total per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 22 June 2025
Job overview
Five hours per week • Term time only • Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2026
We are currently looking for someone with excellent German language skills and able to enhance students’ learning and confidence through a greater understanding of the language and culture. Key duties will include supporting identified students in a range of settings including working 1:1 and with small groups.
A positive and flexible approach is essential. Other qualities required include patience, excellent communication and motivational skills, and being able to work as part of a supportive team, building good relationships with colleagues and students. If you feel you can help students achieve the best they can we would very much welcome your interest.
The pattern of hours will be agreed with the successful candidate, term time only. If you have further questions or would like to visit prior to application please get in touch, via email: hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk or phone 0208 398 7161 and speak to a member of the HR team.
Hinchley Wood is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London. We have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form and are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements, but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements.
We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. Our Progress 8 figure has been significantly positive: +0.87 in 2022, +1.0 in 2020 and 2021, +0.74 in 2019 and +0.74% in 2018.
We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.
We offer:
- a supportive and collaborative team;
- competitive salary and annual performance progression;
- staff benefits & discount scheme;
- occupational health and employee assistance programme;
- free use of fitness suite at HWS;
- professional development support; and
- membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday 26 June 2025
We welcome pre-application calls so please get in touch if you would like to chat about the role further before applying. Call the HR team on 020 8398 7161 or email us on hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
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About Hinchley Wood School
- Hinchley Wood School
- Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher
- Surrey
- KT10 0AQ
- United Kingdom
Hinchley Wood School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school based in Surrey, for students between the ages of 11 and 18. It gained academy status in 2012 and multi academy status in 2019 - Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership. In October 2019 Hinchley Wood Primary School joined the Partnership.
Executive Headteacher
Ben Bartlett
Values and Vision
Hinchley Wood School’s motto is “Caring for ourselves, each other, the environment and the future”. The school aims for every student to be determined to work hard, have independence and be confident. This will hopefully help them to grow as individuals. Teachers aim to make students enthusiastic about learning and are expected to help them achieve the best possible results and discover their talents.
Ofsted report
“The students work exceptionally well together in this harmonious and cohesive community and achieve outstanding outcomes. This is as a result of the good teaching they receive, excellent interventions for those who underachieve and a well-structured curriculum with some innovative aspects. Personalised vocational and academic pathways, resulting from the school’s strong partnerships, effectively meet students’ needs and aspirations. The outstanding specialist curriculum in music has had a significant impact on raising achievement. Additionally, excellent care, guidance and support and detailed tracking of students’ progress ensure that all students are on track to achieve their potential. All students feel highly valued and safe.”
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