Head of German

Job Specification

Head of German

Head of German

Full Time

Permanent

For April 2026

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London¿s leading independent girls¿ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Lead Teacher German to contribute further to a flourishing MFL Department in both its curricular and co-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of German, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level. The successful candidate will have good organisational and time management skills. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire about the teaching of German, and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged we would be delighted to hear from you.

Teaching at NHEHS

Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it¿s what teaching should be

• Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls¿ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK¿s leading network of independent girls¿ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing

Closing date: Friday 5th December pm) but early applications are welcomed. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Vacancy ID :

044007

Closing Date :

05-Dec-2025

Contact Person :

Nona Hencken-Spurling

Contact Email :

Contact Number :

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