Teacher of German
Lewes Old Grammar School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2021
Job overview
ISA Co-educational Day School with 650 pupils on roll (3 – 18)
Part Time Teacher of German required for September 2021
Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 12 May 2021. Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
We require for September 2021 a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of German to join our thriving school. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to motivate students, whilst retaining a sense of fun.
The Modern Languages Department is well established within the School and consists of 7 members of staff, 5 of whom are native speakers.
Lewes Old Grammar School is unusual in that all pupils in Year 7 are taught French, German and Spanish. As pupils progress through the school, about half of pupils continue with all three languages in Y8 and Y9 and the other half concentrates on two in any combination. At GCSE a small number of pupils opt to study all three with a larger number opting for two. Our results are consistently very good. The students follow the EDEXCEL syllabus both at GCSE and at A level. In the past the majority of our A Level students have chosen to continue to study the language at university, sometimes as a single subject and sometimes with joint honours.
The Department has six teaching rooms and is well resourced; with interactive screens or white boards, projectors and digital technology to record/practice speaking. The Department subscribes to activelearn, the language gym and other language sites, and receives foreign press regularly.
The Department has the strong belief that all the pupils should be taught not only the language but the culture surrounding it; therefore, the successful candidate must also have an excellent knowledge of all aspects of German culture. Trips and exchanges are organised regularly and are seen as an integral part of language learning.
The successful candidate must be able to teach German confidently at both GCSE and A level. They must be passionate about languages and have the ability to motivate students; being determined to help them achieve their absolute best. They must have excellent inter- personal skills and be able to produce innovative and good quality resources, as well as willing to take an active part in extracurricular activities and lunchtime clubs. This role will be offered on a permanent basis with a probation period of one academic year.
If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for we would like to hear from you.
For further details and an application form, please contact hr@logs.uk.com.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
LEWES OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
140 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XS
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About Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes Old Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, all-through school in East Sussex. The historic town of Lewes has a population of 17,000 and is known for its annual bonfire festival.
The school can trace its roots to an educational foundation started by Agnes Morley during the reign of Henry VIII. At its last inspection there were 509 pupils on the school roll, between the ages of 3 and 18.
Headmaster
Robert Blewitt
Values and vision
Lewes Old Grammar School is committed to creating an environment where each individual is known and cared for. Students are supported to achieve their academic potential. Teachers strive to develop young people who are at ease with themselves and confident to face the challenges of life.
Central to the school’s vision is the conviction that each child is an individual who has valuable capabilities. The curriculum provides opportunities that teach students how to think, rather than simply what to think. Questions are valued above answers and the pursuit of excellence is valued above standardised performance.
ISI report
“As pupils moves through the junior school they read with increasing fluency and understanding, they listen well and follow instructions diligently. Pupils speak confidently, they can reason and argue coherently and are able to talk about their work with ease. They develop strong writing skills, seen in both factual and creative writing.”
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