Foreign Language Assistant (German)

Permanent Contract

Salary Scale Points 31 – 33 (£21.71 - £22.91 per hour, plus payment for the relevant
amount of holiday. Pay award pending).

18 hours per week, term time only working between September to May each year
(exact dates to be agreed on an annual basis)

The German Department sits within a large, vibrant and high-performing Languages Faculty
at Pate’s, where French, German, Mandarin and Spanish are taught.

All students study two modern foreign languages, and our Foreign Language Assistants
are valued members of the team, making a significant contribution to students’ confidence,
progress and enjoyment of language learning.

At Pate’s we aim to foster a genuine love of languages from the outset, equipping students
with the linguistic foundations, curiosity and risk-taking mindset needed to succeed.
Teaching in German focuses on secure, well-embedded language that provides a strong
platform for progression across all key stages.

Learning is enriched through authentic materials, strong grammatical training, the
expertise of native speakers and opportunities beyond the classroom, all underpinned by a
belief in the power of languages to open minds, broaden horizons and prepare students to
thrive as confident global communicators.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Foreign Language Assistant (German) to
join our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department. This role would suit a native or
near-native German speaker with a genuine passion for language, youth culture and
contemporary German speaking society, including current affairs, politics, film and
literature. You will bring a strong grasp of grammar, excellent communication skills and
familiarity with the AQA A Level specification.

In this role you will support students in the development of fluency, pronunciation and
spontaneity through one-to-one and paired speaking sessions, with the opportunity to teach
a small amount of A level lessons (this may change year on year).
You will play a key role in preparing students for GCSE and A Level oral examinations,
assisting with mock orals, supporting assessed written work and helping students refine their
accuracy, vocabulary and authentic pronunciation from KS3 upwards.

The successful candidate will be well-organised, self-motivated and confident managing their
own time and resources.

Previous experience working in an educational setting is desirable, as is the ability to work
closely within a collaborative department, contributing to a supportive team ethos and
responding flexibly to curriculum and examination demands.

You will support in enriching students learning by creating and sourcing authentic materials,
particularly around rapidly evolving A Level themes such as politics, immigration and
technology. This includes researching articles for independent Sixth Form conversation
sessions, suggesting wider learning resources and helping to inspire a deeper, lasting
interest in German language and culture across the school.

Pate’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment, and applicants must be
willing to undergo relevant checks appropriate to the post, including checks with the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we look forward to receiving your application. Full
details of the vacancy and how to apply can be found on our website.

Please download the Application Pack and the Application Form by clicking on Apply Now.

Please see details to the right of this advert for further information.