Foreign Language Assistant (German)

Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9HA

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15.88 Hourly

Foreign Language Assistant (German) job summary

We are seeking a fluent German speaker to work with our A-level linguists in small groups. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our highly able and motivated students, who would greatly benefit from the chance to practise their language skills with a fluent speaker. The appointment would be on a casual basis for c.four hours per week throughout the School year, term-time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct conversational practice sessions with A-level German students, focusing on improving their fluency, pronunciation, and confidence
• Provide valuable cultural insights and perspectives to enhance the students' understanding of the German-speaking world
• Collaborate with the Modern Languages department to support the delivery of the curriculum
• Assist with the preparation of students for oral examinations and competitions

Requirements:

• Native or near-native fluency in German
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A sympathetic manner and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• No previous teaching experience is necessary, but a keen interest in education is desirable

About Us:

Stratford Girls’ Grammar School is a thriving and highly successful selective 11-18 school with 831 students. We pride ourselves on our academic excellence, having been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Our students achieve exceptional results, with 86% of GCSEs at grades 9/7 and 87% of A-levels at grades A*/B in 2024.

Why Work Here?

• Dynamic Community: Our diverse student body enriches the school environment, making it a vibrant place to teach and learn.
• Strong Ethos: Our motto, “Shaping Futures,” reflects our commitment to preparing students for life beyond school, ensuring they are well-equipped for their next steps.
• Supportive Environment: With a focus on pastoral care, 97% of parents would recommend us to others. Our engaged governing body and supportive community enhance the school experience.

Facilities:

Located in the picturesque village of Shottery, our school features modern facilities, including a full-size sports hall, fitness suite, and recently refurbished science laboratories. We are committed to continuous improvement, with recent investments in technology and infrastructure.

This school is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Applying for the job

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About Stratford Girls' Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 814 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stratford Girls' Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratford-girls-grammar-school

Would you like to make a difference in a school where you can?

Recently judged by Ofsted as Outstanding, Stratford Girls' Grammar School is an extraordinary place to teach and work in, with high academic standards, a genuine community spirit and high levels of enthusiasm shown by our students. They are bright, engaged and highly motivated, hence results are outstanding at all levels. Without doubt, they are a stimulating group of young people to guide, support and work with.

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