German Teacher - Secondary School - Exeter

Are you a confident German Teacher who enjoys helping students develop genuine confidence in using another language? A secondary school in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic German Teacher to join its Modern Foreign Languages department.

• German Teacher Role

• Teaching German across KS3 and KS4

• Exeter

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

This is an opportunity for a German Teacher to join a collaborative MFL department and deliver a structured and engaging German curriculum.

You will teach students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The successful candidate will need to be confident teaching grammar and vocabulary while also providing students with opportunities to communicate in German in practical and meaningful situations.

The school is looking for a teacher who can make language learning enjoyable without losing sight of the academic requirements of the curriculum. Students should develop a strong foundation at KS3 before progressing towards the skills and knowledge required for GCSE.

You will plan lessons for students with different levels of ability and confidence and will need to adapt your teaching accordingly. Regular assessment will be used to identify areas where students require additional support or challenge.

The role will also involve marking, curriculum planning and departmental meetings. There may be opportunities to contribute to language enrichment activities and wider cultural events.

German Teacher - School Information

This is a well-established secondary school in Exeter with a strong commitment to academic progress and student development.

The MFL department aims to develop students who are confident communicating in another language while also giving them a wider understanding of German-speaking countries and cultures.

The department works collaboratively and shares resources and teaching approaches. The school values professional development and supports teachers in developing their classroom practice.

Students are encouraged to take an active role in their language learning, with lessons designed to develop both confidence and accuracy.

German Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• German degree or relevant language qualification

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching German at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• GCSE German experience desirable

• Strong spoken and written German

• Secure knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary

• Good classroom management

• Ability to differentiate effectively

• Strong communication skills

• Commitment to student progress and achievement

Salary

The salary for this German Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this German Teacher position through as soon as possible. The school is looking to arrange interviews promptly and is seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is available to start ASAP.