Teacher of German – Independent Senior School – Worcester

A distinguished independent senior school in Worcester is seeking a talented and linguistically confident Teacher of German to join its Modern Languages department. This is a rare opportunity to teach within a school that values academic scholarship cultural breadth and intellectual independence.

The School

Set within impressive landscaped grounds close to the River Severn this long-established independent school educates pupils from early years through to Sixth Form. It has a strong tradition of academic excellence with pupils regularly progressing to highly competitive university courses.

The school blends historic architecture with modern academic facilities offering a learning environment that is both inspiring and purposeful. Class sizes are small behaviour is exemplary and students are highly engaged.

The school places equal emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. A strong house system extensive co-curricular programme and structured pastoral support ensure pupils are well supported both academically and personally.

The Modern Languages Department

Languages are highly valued within the curriculum with strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level. German is a respected subject within the department attracting motivated students who enjoy both linguistic challenge and cultural exploration.

The department delivers:

• A structured and academically rigorous KS3 languages programme

• Strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes

• Opportunities for cultural enrichment exchanges and study visits

• Close collaboration across French Spanish and German specialisms

Teaching is immersive and focused on fluency grammatical precision and confident communication. Students are encouraged to engage deeply with literature film and contemporary German-speaking culture.

The Role

You will teach German across Key Stages 35. The school is seeking a teacher who combines academic strength with a passion for language learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong subject knowledge and confident spoken German

• Be comfortable teaching at A-Level

• Inspire high-achieving students

• Value intellectual curiosity and cultural depth

• Be willing to contribute to the wider co-curricular life of the school

Experience teaching another language would be advantageous but is not essential.

Professional Environment

The school offers:

• Competitive independent sector salary and benefits

• Generous pension scheme

• Free on-site parking and staff facilities

• Strong CPD provision including subject conferences

• A collegiate respectful staff culture

Teachers enjoy autonomy within a clearly structured academic framework allowing them to focus on high-quality teaching and subject development.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a German teacher seeking a role within a prestigious independent school where academic ambition and cultural enrichment are central to the educational experience.