German Teacher: Sept 2026 (vacant)

Role overview

This is a full-time role for a native-level German speaker, which entails:

• 20 teaching periods/week
• 3 hours support to students/class cover
• Time for PPA, corrections, collaborative work and meetings

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Teach German to students of all ages, including A-level and potentially IB students
• Organise and collaborate on departmental events, e.g. language day, writing competitions, etc.
• Prepare, coordinate and plan the curriculum with the team
• Assess students formatively and summatively
• Commit to the integration of technology into the curriculum
• Organise and manage classroom, which promotes student-centred learning
• Provide meaningful assignments and constructive feedback to students
• Write schemes of work and Year plan to ensure the curriculum is met and aligned with the School's standards
• Incorporate the mission and values of the school into the classroom
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, and communication with families
• Participate in parents-teachers meetings and class meetings
• Participate in the School's events such as Open Days

What we are looking for at Lycee International Winston Churchill:

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of a modern, bilingual, progressive and dynamic school where innovation and care provide the foundation on which we build a path to excellence for every student.

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
• At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in the IB curriculum highly desirable
• Interest in curriculum development
• Experience with inquiry and concept-based teaching and learning
• Ability to create and deliver engaging, challenging and fun learning experiences for students with a provision for differentiation
• Use of new technologies
• A passion for education and making a difference
• Strong ability to work as a team
• Good organisational and communication skills in a bilingual environment
• Open mindedness to develop new educational approaches
• Ability to work under pressure during term time and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage the classroom through positive discipline
• Ability to see the bigger picture and volunteer time and energy to the School project

About us

Lycée International Winston Churchill is an independent school in Wembley offering in the Secondary section two tracks: the French curriculum and the English International Program leading to the IB Diploma programme in Y12 and Y13.

The school opened its doors in September 2015 and now welcomes about 700 students from Nursery class to Year 13. Located in the splendid Brent Town Hall, the Lycée offers state-of-the-art facilities and learning tools.

Your opportunity

Advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative school in providing a versatile means to differentiate the learning experience and encourage creativity and collaboration amongst our students

• Join a strong team of experienced and qualified teachers
• International and multicultural school
• Modern and innovative teaching methods
• Stimulating working & learning environment
• 15-min from Baker Street by public transport
• School rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in student personal development and wellbeing

LIL Benefits

We can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• National and international professional development opportunities
• Free 3-course meal cooked fresh in our kitchen during Term Time
• Contribution to Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Enhanced sick leave scheme
• Free loan of work iPad
• Fantastic work spaces and resources
• Contribution to languages lessons (French or English)
• Cyclescheme

Work permit

All non-UK successful applicants must apply for a skilled worker visa unless they already have (pre-)settled status, a dependant visa or any other visa that allows them to work in the UK.

A recent B1 SELT certificate and the non-criminal records from the countries in which the applicant has lived for the last 10 years are part of the requirements to start a skilled worker visa application.

Therefore, only applicants providing proof of a minimum B1 level in English will be considered. Exemptions apply for some nationalities. Please visit the UK government website for further details.

Lycée International Winston Churchill recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School as may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives of the Lycée International Winston Churchill. Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the Lycée.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lycée International Winston Churchill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and security checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and a recent enhanced DBS check for regulated activity, as well as overseas police checks from any countries in which a candidate has lived for more than three months, including a national police check.

By applying for this position, the applicant authorises Lycée International Winston Churchill to contact any organisations where they have worked for references.

The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an equal opportunities employer.