Teacher of German

• Ensure an outstanding Catholic educational experience which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils
• Deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within German
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocated
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the German curriculum
• Inspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school

• Be accountable for outcomes within the teaching groups allocated
• Ensure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils within your classes to make good progress
• Track student achievement regularly across the teaching groups allocated, transforming data into action

• Set high expectations for yourself for quality teaching and learning in your German classes
• Ensure planning meets the needs of all learners
• Deliver engaging lessons which have frequent and accurate assessment, feedback and intervention

• Assist in the development of schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies and teaching strategies within designated curriculum areas
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologies
• Display highly effective subject knowledge

• Help foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school's Mission Statement
• Ensure that the school's vision is understood and clearly and effectively articulated to all pupils
• Promote the school's ethos and culture to the broader community

• Actively partake in the school's development scheme through participation in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive school culture
• Celebrate the achievements of individual students
• Work effectively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development
• Engage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the post
• Willingness to deliver extracurricular activities including after school sessions

All Teaching Staff are expected to meet the relevant Professional Standards for Teachers in addition to the job description detailed above Many specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which the Director of MFL will develop proactively Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified.

The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are a good oversubscribed school (OFSTED 2022) locatedin Stockport, South of Manchester. Our school is made up of825 students and 100 staff. St James' Catholic High Schoolis a thriving Catholic community that places children atthe centre of everything we do. The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be a "Good" Catholic school. St James' is a highly academic performing school:

• In 2026, 72% of students attained a Grade 4 or above in both English & Mathematics (the equivalent to the old Grade
  
  C) with 52% achieving a Grade 5 or above in both English & Mathematics
• 100 grade 9s and 147 grade 8s were awarded to our students in 2026, demonstrating exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
• Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects placing us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally

Our school is at the cutting edge of teaching and learning and thrives on providing outstanding opportunities for theyoung people we serve. All our staff work to provide our young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding in orderto achieve their full potential. Inspired by the example of St James, the purpose of ourschool is 'To educate and develop global Catholic citizens'. Our three school values of Family, Faith and Excellence are lived out every single day by staff, students and all stakeholders.

The reputation of our school is exceptional within Stockportand across the Shrewsbury Diocese for academic excellence,impeccable pupil conduct…