King Edward's is a leading independent day school in Hampshire, with a long and distinguished history.
The School boasts outstanding facilities, including a Wellbeing Centre, modern library, new Sixth Form Centre, a 300 seat theatre and outstanding sports facilities.
It is a fantastic place to work with a warm, supportive and happy atmosphere and highly qualified and dedicated staff.
We aim to be a beacon of inclusivity, where every pupil and staff member is empowered to achieve their full potential.
King Edward's is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of German to join our Languages Faculty on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach German at GCSE and A level.
In addition, it would be preferable if they could teach one of French, Spanish or Italian to GCSE level or higher.
Furthermore, you would lead the development of German teaching across all ages.
You would be joining a strong, successful and supportive department.
Examination results in the Languages Faculty are excellent at all levels.
Small teaching groups throughout the School are supported by the very latest technology and modern facilities including an extensive use of 1:1 digital learning.
The German department currently has two full-time teachers who also teach another language.
In addition, there is a language assistant who supports students across the school with their oral proficiency.
The department has recently run trips to Cologne and Munich with a visit to Berlin planned for this academic year.
Furthermore, there are regular opportunities for students to broaden their subject knowledge through an extensive co-curricular programme that provides cultural experiences, additional support for students, day visits and theatre performances.
Pupils study for the Edexcel IGCSE and AQA A-level specifications.
A willingness to contribute to the School's wide range of co-curricular activities is expected.
King Edward's has its own generous salary scale as well as contributing a highly competitive 22.5% employer contribution to the APTIS Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and a reduction in school fees.
The school boasts a range of quality professional development opportunities and offers flexibility to work off-site when appropriate.
About King Edward VI School King Edward VI School is a leading HMC Independent day school for children aged 11 – 18.
King Edward's is a school with a long and distinguished history and it has been at the heart of Southampton for over 460 years.
The School has occupied 4 different sites, relocating to the purpose-built site on Hill Lane in 1938.
It became fully independent in 1979 and co-educational in 1994.
King Edward's is proud of its reputation for academic and co-curricular achievement and is a forward-thinking, vibrant and dynamic environment in which to teach and learn.
We aim to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
The School has long had a reputation for impressive academic results but, while essential for future success, we also encourage pupils to develop a wide range of skills and interests.
We combine the pursuit of academic excellence with a range of opportunity and challenge to develop self-confident and independent young people who have a strong sense of community and will become responsible and reflective future leaders.
High quality teaching, a strong sense of belonging, and the space to grow and achieve full potential is what we offer at King Edward's.
The School continues to invest in its facilities and opened a new Theatre, Art Department and VI form Centre in September 2017.
Over £20 million worth of investment has taken place over the past decade with a new sports ground and pavilion at the Wellington Sports Ground, an outward bound centre on Dartmoor, complete refurbishment of all classrooms and laboratories, new music facilities and extensive IT provision including the adoption of 1:1 technology for all pupils.
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