Chigwell School
Essex
£10,000 - £20,500 per year
Expiring soon
Salary:
Competitive plus benefirts
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 October 2025
Apply by:
22 August 2025
Job overview
Part Time/Term Time- Permanent
Starting in the Autum term 2025
Chigwell School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and committed German Language Assistant to join our dynamic Modern Foreign Languages Department from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to support motivated students in a thriving independent school environment. This is a part-time role during term time with some flexibility required due to the nature of the school timetable.
Working primarily with small groups of GCSE and A-Level students, the German Language Assistant will focus on developing pupils' oral fluency, vocabulary, and cultural understanding. A key part of the role is preparing students for the oral component of their examinations. The successful candidate will be a fluent German speaker with excellent cultural and linguistic knowledge, and a genuine interest in language education and working with young learners.
This role plays an integral part in our language provision and is highly valued by both staff and students.
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is a leading co-educational school. We are located in the picturesque village of Chigwell just 10 miles from central London but on the edge of Epping Forest, and we enjoy over 100 acres of beautiful grounds.
Chigwell School provides a competitive salary and benefits package in a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and there is a strong sense of community among staff.
How to Apply
For further details on this position please see the Job Description below. Applicants should complete the application form that can be accessed from our website https://www.chigwell- and email it to the Human Resources Manager at -
Closing date: 22nd August 2025 – early applications welcome
Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore early applications are encouraged. Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email to attend an interview if required. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
School prospectus
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About Chigwell School
Chigwell School
High Road, Chigwell
Essex
IG7 6QF
United Kingdom
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys' school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School's motto is: "aut viam inveniam aut faciam", a Latin phrase which means literally, "Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a "determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us".
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
"Pupils' personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics."
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