Salary: £34,727-£50,093 full-time equivalent, dependent on experience.Permanent, either full time or part time. 0.7FTE - 1FTE (please state in your application the hours you are applying for)The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of German to join this successful department from January 2026 on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have strong classroom management skills and will be able to teach German at all levels. The ability to teach a second language at KS3 would be desirable. This role is either part time from 0.7FTE up to full time 1FTE, please state in your application the hours you are applying for.Our vibrant and dynamic languages faculty is made up of the French, German, Spanish and Classics departments and has an impressive record at GCSE, A level and entry into highly competitive universities, with a number of students each year proceeding to language degrees. French and Spanish are currently taught to all students in our Primary School. From Year 7, students take Classical Civilisation, German, Spanish and French. In Year 8 pupils continue with Latin and choose two modern languages which they continue to study in Year 9. In Year 10 all students study at least one Modern Language at GCSE and some choose to do two. All three languages, Latin and Classics are offered at A-level, and numbers are healthy.The successful candidate will join a reflective and collaborative department. Strong classroom management skills are essential and the successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in this busy department and its super-curricular programme including trips and visits. All colleagues are encouraged to participate in the wide range of co-curricular activities available within the school and to support the House system.About GSALThe Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent School of the Decade in 2021. The school continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.‘Be inspired’ is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at GSAL. We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents, realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries.GSAL provides a high quality independent education for 2,100 boys and girls between the ages of three and 18. The main school campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds was purpose built for Leeds Grammar School, which relocated in 1997 from the city centre.GSAL is academically selective, with consistently excellent A-level and GCSE results. After merger, the school introduced the diamond model of teaching, through which boys and girls learn together up to age 11, then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year 11, and come together again in sixth form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 24.Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL, which offers our students personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. With superb facilities available in school, students can take part in sport, music, drama, scouts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encourages students to get involved and have fun.This success can only be achieved with committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues who are focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. Colleagues have a good degree of autonomy in their teaching, outstanding learning resources and an attractive benefits package. A large school offers opportunities for CPD, career progression and leadership roles in academic, pastoral and extracurricular areas.BenefitsWe value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)Significant discount on school fees50% cost childcare provided for colleague’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)Defined contribution pension scheme through Aviva with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insuranceTraining and CPD available including five inset days per academic yearColleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolateAccess to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health heroAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessionsDiscounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and ExtrasBeautiful lunch time walking routes around our 120 acre siteOnsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcampsSalary sacrifice schemes for cycle to workFree car parking available on siteUse of the school’s extensive library facilityGenerous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need itOpportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community eventsHow to ApplyIf you're passionate about shaping students' educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community, we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application.More information about the school, role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A virtual tour can be found on our website jobs page and a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.If you have any questions, please feel free to contactApplication closing date: Thursday 18 September 9amInterview date: Thursday 25 September
