German Language Assistant in Oxford

An inspiring and enthusiastic individual is required to join our highly successful and thriving Modern Languages department as a German Language Assistant.

As a German Language Assistant, you will improve our students\’ linguistic ability and prepare them for the Cambridge German iGCSE and the AQA German A Level examinations. You will deliver activities and lessons to students, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, boosting our students confidence and oral communication skills, whilst developing their knowledge of German society and culture.

The schedule is likely to be approximately 6.5 hours per week, with scope for future expansion.

You will be a fluent German speaker, who is capable of providing engaging language lessons that inspire and motivate our girls. Previous experience of working with children in an educational establishment/setting is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills would also be required to be a part of our highly successful, culturally diverse, and friendly department.

About Oxford High School:

Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxfords historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work. As well as our commitment to girls education, we are committed to investing in our staffs personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the Girls Day School Trust network. We are proud to have recently received the Independent Girls School of the Year Award for 2023.

Benefits:

As part of the Girls Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free school lunches
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Further details of the position and the application form are available by clicking the apply button.

Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 1st June 2025.

Interview Date: Monday 9th June 2025.

We reserve the right to end the advert early if a suitable candidate is found or if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Oxford High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.