Head of German

Head of German – Transform a Dynamic Languages Department in Newham

Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of German language education in a vibrant, high-achieving Newham secondary? This Head of German role represents an unparalleled opportunity to energise and elevate a thriving department at a school renowned for academic excellence and innovation. We are seeking an ambitious, passionate Head of German eager to set the pace for cultural curiosity and linguistic mastery in a richly diverse, supportive environment.

As Head of German, you’ll join a forward-thinking school where your leadership will drive transformative progress in languages. You’ll experience exceptional professional growth, surround yourself with dynamic colleagues, and have immediate impact across a community that values creative teaching, student success, and authentic internationalism. Our school supports initiative, rewards ambition, and invests handsomely in staff development—ensuring you flourish as both educator and leader.

Key Highlights

• Head of German – Lead an ambitious Modern Foreign Languages team
• Up to £50,000 DOE Per Year
• Prime Newham location – vibrant, culturally rich, easily accessible
• Graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – progressive, high-performing
• World-class CPD, bespoke leadership pathways, accelerated progression routes
• Ideal for driven, aspirational teachers with QTS aiming to step up or seasoned German specialists
• Superbly equipped languages labs, thriving enrichment culture, international partnerships

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the German department, setting vision and achieving ambitious outcomes
• Delivering engaging, rigorous lessons across KS3–KS5, inspiring every student
• Raising standards and attainment by coaching, mentoring, and modelling best practice
• Designing dynamic schemes of work, embedding cultural and linguistic excellence
• Driving extracurricular languages provision – clubs, trips, competitions, and exchanges
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on curriculum impact and student progress

Ideal "Head of German" for this

Newham School

• UK-trained, with QTS and a genuine passion for German language and culture
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership or responsibility experience
• Track record of raising attainment in Modern Foreign Languages
• Excellent references (Good or Outstanding), with proven impact
• Ambitious, collaborative, and excited to innovate in curriculum and teaching
• ECTs considered if you possess substantial drive and subject expertise

Why Join This Newham School?

• Exceptional collegiate culture with supportive, visionary SLT
• Fast-tracked leadership opportunities and national recognition for Languages
• Outstanding student behaviour – engaged, motivated linguists
• Custom-designed teaching spaces and cutting-edge digital resources
• Genuine commitment to both staff and student wellbeing
• Regular international travel and twinning with top German institutions

Shape success and drive true excellence as Head of German in one of Newham’s most forward-thinking schools. Don’t miss your chance to accelerate your career and redefine what’s possible in language education – early applications are encouraged for immediate consideration.