Part Time Teacher of German (0.3FTE) - Fixed Term - 1 Year from August 2024

Closing Date - 17th March 2024

Interviews - 21st March 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be currently registered, or eligible for GTCS registration in the subject applied for 

and at the appropriate age range.

Job Purpose

• To teach and support the provision of German for Primary 7 (Remove), S2 (Upper 4) and S4 (Upper 5) for eight periods per week.

• There may also be the possibility of some additional small group tuition hours, separately remunerated, if this suits the candidate.

• To support learning and teaching in Modern Foreign Languages through effective delivery to the students in accordance with faculty guidelines, national and school policy.

• To be responsible to the relevant Head of Faculty and Assistant Head of Faculty in contributing to the delivery of the designated curriculum.

• To be a committed team player with a forward-looking approach to provision in learning and teaching, that includes the enhancement of digital literacy.

• To be responsible to the appropriate Year Head as a Form Tutor/Teacher with responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of pupils and for monitoring and recording their overall academic progress. 

Accountable To:

Head of Faculty of Modern Languages

Key Responsibilities

To the Students:

• To deliver an introduction to German through the Primary 7 modern foreign language carousel, support S2 students with the end of their broad general education German study and oversee the provision of GCSE German to S4 students.

• To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.

• To keep abreast of developments within the curriculum, integrating through course development or change when required.

• To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students.

• To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements. 

• To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.

• To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.

• To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.

• To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.

• To liaise with the Head of Faculty and other staff to provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning can occur.

• To liaise with other MFL teachers and the Head of Faculty to ensure the faculty’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.

• To attend regular meetings for the communication of information, decision-making and task delegation in the faculty.

• To participate in the school’s system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• To participate in the faculty’s contribution to the co-curricular activities programme and to take appropriate educational visits.

To the School:

• To maintain regular contact with the Head of Faculty on all matters concerning students.

• To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.

• To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment and tracking.

• To make use of the School Improvement Plan in supporting preparation and implementation of the department’s annual development plan.

• To maintain high personal standards of punctuality, appearance and commitment.

• To participate in appropriate supervisory duties shared by all members of staff.

• To participate in the rota of cover for absent colleagues.

• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from school; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness; to indicate work for classes to follow in case of absence.

• To attend all relevant staff meetings and in-service days and any training courses recommended by the Head.

• To attend all parent/staff meetings or other meetings about students as required by the Head or Deputy Head: Academic.

• To complete student reports and to oversee the completion of student reports according to the guidelines and deadlines for reporting.

• To be responsible for the security and safe use of valuable items held by the faculty in junior, lower and upper school.

• .To report to facilities management any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture and fittings.

More information, including information regarding the department, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be currently registered, or eligible for GTCS registration in the subject applied for 

and at the appropriate age range.

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