Head of German

We are seeking a well-qualified and experienced German Specialist for September 2025, who would also be able to teach French, Spanish or Italian to lead the German department. Modern Foreign languages are popular in the school and achieve excellent results at GCSE and A level. German, French, Italian, and Spanish are offered to GCSE and A level. All girls take two languages starting in Thirds (Year 7), and continue with at least one language to GCSE.

The Modern Foreign Languages Department is led by the Head of Department, Mrs. Natalia Estima. The work of the Department is supplemented by speaking assistants for German, French, Italian, and Spanish, and members of the Department offer additional teaching to girls applying to Oxbridge or pursuing the Extended Project Qualification. The Department runs co-curricular clubs and organizes trips abroad, visits to plays and films throughout the year, as well as cultural workshops. The successful applicant will be expected to make a strong contribution to the co-curricular life of the school. The German department runs an annual study day for students in schools across London, and the successful applicant will lead this event.

Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as ‘Excellent’ in all key areas of school life. The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits.

For further information about the role, please view the job description below.

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Closing date: 9.00am on 24 February 2025.

Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.

All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).

Francis Holland Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo our safer recruitment checks and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This role is classed as regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training, or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Francis Holland Schools Trust champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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