A well-regarded 11–18 high school in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of German to join its Modern Foreign Languages department. This is an excellent opportunity to teach in a school that values linguistic diversity, cultural understanding and strong academic outcomes. Languages are a key part of the school’s curriculum offer, with a renewed focus on increasing uptake and strengthening outcomes at GCSE and A-Level. German remains a popular and well-supported subject within the department, with strong traditions of cultural enrichment and exchange. The Role You will teach German across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach A-Level depending on experience. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build grammatical accuracy, confident speaking and extended writing skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Delivering engaging and structured German lessons • Preparing students effectively for GCSE examination requirements • Embedding vocabulary retention and phonics practice • Supporting speaking assessments and oral examination preparation • Contributing to enrichment activities such as language clubs or cultural events The department places strong emphasis on retrieval practice, modelling and consistent assessment routines to build long-term language retention. The Department The MFL department in this Wolverhampton high school is collaborative and supportive. Teachers share planning resources and work closely to maintain consistency in marking and moderation. Students respond positively to interactive language lessons and benefit from clear behaviour systems embedded across the school. Department strengths include: • Dedicated language classrooms • Strong GCSE uptake • Shared schemes of learning to reduce workload • Opportunities for cultural enrichment and trips The department has established a structured approach to exam preparation, resulting in steady improvement in outcomes. The School This Wolverhampton secondary school has a clear focus on high expectations, pastoral care and academic consistency. Senior leaders are visible and approachable, supporting teachers with structured CPD and clear communication. The school offers: • A calm and respectful learning environment • Strong pastoral systems • Access to subject-specific CPD • Clear career progression pathways Staff describe the culture as professional, supportive and improvement-focused. Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Hold QTS and a relevant MFL qualification • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in German • Deliver structured, engaging and consistent lessons • Be confident supporting GCSE exam preparation • Show enthusiasm for promoting languages across the school The ability to teach a second language would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join? • A supportive and collaborative MFL department • Clear curriculum structure and shared planning • Strong behaviour systems • Leadership committed to professional development • Competitive salary and progression opportunities If you are a German specialist looking to contribute to a well-led Wolverhampton high school, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.