The role

We are looking for an inspiring, well-qualified and highly committed professional who

possesses excellent German language and literary skills to teach German from KS3 to

A-level. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the

ability to convey their passion across all year groups. All staff in the department should

have great subject knowledge and a strong interest in the German speaking world,

including literature, film, history and current affairs. We are also looking for someone

who is keen to collaborate and work constructively as part of an enthusiastic team, as

well as go on trips.

The role is offered on a full-time or part time (0.9 FTE) basis. The start date is September

2026.

The curriculum

German is one of the four modern foreign languages taught at CLSG and is an option

in Year 7, where students choose two languages: French, German, Spanish or Chinese.

German numbers are currently healthy at KS3 (around 40) and KS4 (around 15) and we

are looking to increase uptake further. It is also taught for KS5 (Year 12 and 13), where

we prepare our A-level linguists to achieve their best potential in preparation for the

A-level assessments. CLSG students have the opportunity to work alongside a German

native Language assistant supporting them from as early as Year 7 to Year 13.

We use Stimmt! books 1-3 for Years 7-9, and the Edexcel IGCSE Stimmt textbook for

Years 10-11. For Edexcel A-level, a wide variety of books are used to encourage extra

reading and a flexible approach. We currently teach the film Das Leben der Anderen

in Year 12 and Drrenmatts Der Besuch der alten Dame in Year 13. We provide

enrichment lessons for both Year 12 and 13 students and those preparing for Oxbridge.

Lessons last for 35 minutes and are taught in the target language using the

communicative approach. We place a great emphasis on promoting students motivation

and enjoyment to reach the highest possible standards. The faculty also believes that a

strong grammatical foundation is essential to good communicative competence.

The languages faculty is very well resourced with a wide variety of authentic and courserelated

materials, including printed and digital resources. All students use iPads in class

and teachers and students use digital platforms such as OneNote.

The closing date for this role is 9am on Friday 13 March 2026. Interview dates are to be confirmed.

To apply, please submit an application form via CVMinder.

CLSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all

staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants

must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references,

criminal conviction & professional checks.

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all

sections of the community.

Important instructions for applicants

The application form should be used to detail all relevant qualifications and provide a full, dated career

history with explanations of any gaps in employment

If you have spent three months or more living or working outside the UK, you should tell us the country/ies

and the dates of your stay

Space is provided in the application form to include a supporting statement. You should use this statement

to set out clearly why you consider you are suitable and how you meet the criteria listed in the person

specification for the post

You should declare any relationships you have to members or other employees of the City of London

Corporation

Shortlisted candidates will be required to declare all criminal offences, including those that are spent

Note that any misrepresentation of or failure to declare information that is material to the appointment may

invalidate an application, or lead to summary dismissal if the applicant has started in post.