The School seeks to appoint a full-time teacher of French with German as a second language from September 2026.

This post comes with a generous package :

- Rent-free accommodation provided on the Hill;

- Access to a generous education fund for any children you may have;

- Health cover provided free of charge for you and at a reduced rate for any
members of your immediate family that you may wish to add.

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London. The School is located on a 324-acre estate which encompasses much of Harrow on the Hill and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 837 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding houses. Employees particularly value the School’s beautiful green estate, the positive working environment, and good relationships with colleagues.

The Modern Languages department is one of the largest departments in the School with good results achieved in all languages at all levels. The principal languages taught are French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish, all to A Level. There are currently 31 members of staff: seventeen teach on the timetable, and eleven teach off the timetable. In addition we have a French, a German and a Spanish language assistant, some of whom also offer off - timetable lessons. In addition to our principal languages, we teach: Arabic, Cantonese, Modern Greek, Hindi, Farsi, Swedish and Polish.

All boys start out with two languages in their first year at Harrow. At least one modern language is compulsory for all boys to GCSE with a good number of boys studying two or even more. There are approximately 160 boys in a year group, and usually some 60 -70 boys pursue a modern language in the Sixth Form. Boys are prepared for Edexcel GCSE and A level qualifications. Some languages also offer trips and exchanges.

The successful applicant will teacher French and German throughout the School. They will be expected to make an enthusiastic contribution to the work of the department and further the high profile of the department among Harrovians. They will contribute to the Super-Curriculum, which includes Electives, lectures and other academic extension, attend Chapel regularly and Speech Room (assembly) one weekly. They will also be a tutor in a House, supporting the House Master in the pastoral care of a group of boys, teacher PSHEE to a tutor group and contribute to extra-curricular activities, which are an important part of boarding-school life.

Support and training to achieve Qualified Teacher Status can be offered if required. We occasionally appoint Masters with outstanding qualities and a good degree who do not have a formal teaching qualification.

Harrow has its own salary scale and many other benefits.

Please visit the School’s website at Vacancies - Harrow School

Or click on the 'Apply on School website' button for more detailed information about the role, and to complete an online application form

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 25 February 2026

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with any past employer and the DBS.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome anyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.