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Are you passionate about the teaching of languages, an outstanding teacher of German, and looking to lead and work within a department of likeminded individuals? If so, then Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School may have the job for you.
Our wonderful school is seeking a dynamic, innovative and inspirational teacher for German, who is confident in teaching to A Level and beyond, to join our highly successful, selective school, from September 2026. the position will be part time (0.40 FTE). The position would be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
The successful applicant must be passionate about languages, a team player and have the drive to maintain superb academic results, in addition to developing a thriving super-curricular programme through in-school and residential opportunities.
All students study two languages in Key Stage 3 from French, German, Mandarin and Spanish, with students also learning Latin and (optionally) Classical Greek. Almost all students will continue with one or two languages to GCSE, with growing numbers of students continuing to A Level, or joining our sixth form due to the reputation of our language departments. Students often leave us to undertake German related courses at university, including to Oxbridge, Russel Group and other top-20 universities, or to university in Germany.
Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar is a highly regarded and successful school that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a learning community where every individual matters. This is reflected in our approach to teaching and learning and as a teacher with the MFL department the successful candidate will be central to continuing to instil this ethos in our students.
We are also passionate about the wellbeing of our staff, and in addition to a generous allocation for PPA, we have pledged our commitment to the DfE wellbeing Charter, declaring our commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing and mental health of all our employees.
Our curriculum:
We currently follow the Edexcel courses for German GCSE and A Level.
Applications for this post must be made via Kent-Teach
Applications must be made by 9.00 a.m. Monday 18th May 2026
Date of Interviews : Thursday 21st May 2026