Ability to teach German to Key Stage 5 is highly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join the successful Modern Foreign Languages Department at Elthorne Park High School. Elthorne Park High School is a thriving community school with over 1,600 students on roll, including almost 400 in the sixth form. Students achieve excellent results and we are consistently one of the top-performing schools in Ealing for GCSE, A Level and applied qualifications. In 2025, Ofsted confirmed our Outstanding rating, recognising that "Pupils achieve exceptionally well", "Pupils benefit from high-quality teaching" and that "Pupils' conduct is exemplary." We have fantastic students, a tremendously supportive community of parents, an expert and highly committed staff team, and a beautiful setting surrounded by acres of parkland with excellent transport links. Our culture of continuous professional development and collaboration creates an environment in which both staff and students thrive. The Languages Department is a successful and ambitious team with a strong record of student achievement at all key stages. We teach Spanish, German and French through to Key Stage 5 and are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Spanish. The ability to teach German, particularly at Key Stage 5, is highly desirable and would enable the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to the continued success of the department. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate initiative and a determination to maintain high standards in all areas of responsibility. This should be coupled with compassion, empathy and the energy to inspire students through their passion for languages. The ability to teach German is highly desirable and candidates who can contribute to our Key Stage 5 German provision are particularly encouraged to apply. However, applications from candidates able to offer Spanish with French are also welcome. The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all students.
- Be passionate about language learning and committed to achieving outstanding outcomes.
- Have the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate young people.
- Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive department.
- Embrace opportunities for professional learning and development.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We want ambitious teachers like you to stay with us for the long-term and we will do everything we can to help you be the very best teacher you can be. You will have access to:
- Highly effective teaching, learning and staff development policies.
- A culture of continuous professional development and improvement.
- A collaborative team of expert and highly committed colleagues.
- Assistance for those taking Masters, further degrees and NPQ qualifications.
- An excellent record of staff achieving promotion and career progression.
- A dedicated and supportive pastoral team.
- Access to fitness facilities.
- Generous non-contact time.
- Dedicated marking days during the year.
- A wellbeing package including access to online GP appointments and physiotherapy.
- A modern campus with excellent transport links in West London.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 5 October 2026 Interview Date: 8 October 2026 We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date and therefore encourage early applications. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.
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