We are seeking to recruit a German Language Assistant to support primarily our GCSE and A-level students in preparing for their Speaking Exams but also to inspire our KS3 pupils to speak German inside and outside lessons. The Language Assistant will be required to prepare and teach 1-1 or small group sessions and also to support in lessons where required.  The successful applicant will be required to communicate effectively with young people, liaise with teachers, adapt and create resources and act as a role model to raise our students’ aspirations. There are opportunities to be involved in our wider activities, including our Exchange with a German school and an annual trip to German for Year 8 students. 

If this is something you are looking for in your career, please don't hesitate and we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will:

• have professional integrity

• possess empathy with young people

• have the ability to work well within a team

• be inspiring, dynamic and passionate

• promote Sandringham’s ethos and values

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub.  

Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Expected interview date: 23rd January 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.