Teacher Of German

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire - King James School

Teacher of German January 2026 start (would also accept April 2026 for the right candidate)

We are seeking applications for an enthusiastic, imaginative and energetic Teacher of German to join our highly supportive team, working at the heart of our vibrant and modern school.

King James's School is a large 11-18 comprehensive school proud to offer a diverse and rich curriculum and is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. We run a School Direct secondary programme to train the next generation of teachers.

You will be joining a highly community orientated, inspirational and ambitious school. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to support our educational aims who has the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to motivate our students. You will benefit from strong leadership, effective support by colleagues and being part of an ethos that achieves the best possible outcomes for our students.

The Languages Department is high performing and teaches through to Key Stage 5. At both GCSE and A Level we follow AQA specifications. Teaching French would be an advantage.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and approved references.

Key information

Full post details and an application form are available via our website. Completed applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] and received by Monday 17th November 2025, 08:00am Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Key documents:

Application pack.pdf

Application form.doc

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