Languages Assistant - German - HWS

Languages Assistant (German)
To commence September 2025
5 hours per week, £16.69 total per hour – term time only
Fixed Term Contract to 31^st August 2026

We are currently looking for someone with excellent German language skills and able to enhance students’ learning and confidence through a greater understanding of the language and culture.  Key duties will include supporting identified students in a range of settings including working 1:1 and with small groups.

A positive and flexible approach is essential.  Other qualities required include patience, excellent communication and motivational skills, and being able to work as part of a supportive team, building good relationships with colleagues and students.  If you feel you can help students achieve the best they can we would very much welcome your interest.    

The pattern of hours will be agreed with the successful candidate, term time only.  If you have further questions or would like to visit prior to application please get in touch, via email:   hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk or phone 0208 398 7161 and speak to a member of the HR team.

Hinchley Wood is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London.  We have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form and are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.  We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements, but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements. 

We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.   Our Progress 8 figure has been significantly positive: +0.87 in 2022, +1.0 in 2020 and 2021, +0.74 in 2019 and +0.74% in 2018.

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. 

We offer:

• a supportive and collaborative team;
• competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• staff benefits & discount scheme;
• occupational health and employee assistance programme;
• free use of fitness suite at HWS;
• professional development support; and
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

Closing date for applications:   Thursday 26th June – 9.00am

We welcome pre-application calls so please get in touch if you would like to chat about the role further before applying.  Call the HR team on 020 8398 7161 or email us on hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk