1. Organisation: Eltham College
2. Location: South East London
3. Salary info: Eltham College Salary Scale
4. Tenure: Part-time / Term Time
5. Closing Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Job Title: Language Assistant
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified German Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly German Department at Eltham College from September 2025.
Hours of Work: Approximately 8-12 hours a week from September to July.
Reports to: Head of German.
Start date: September 2025.
The successful applicant will have native level fluency in German, be an excellent communicator and team player. They will hold a degree/postgraduate qualification in either German or in another related subject from a university in a German-speaking country.
They should be committed to helping pupils develop their oral fluency and be prepared to support students of German in their preparation for the oral component of public examinations (IGCSE and A-level). They will mainly work with pupils in exam classes (Year 10 to Upper Sixth) but may also be required to assist with pupils lower down the school. There may also be a requirement to work with native German pupils in small groups.
Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School, and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.
A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development. Accommodation may also be available.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).
Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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