Teacher of German (Maternity Cover)

Required for September 2026

Part time/Full Time fixed term maternity cover

ECT/Main/Upper Pay Range (Outer London)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed full of part-time Teacher of German to join our MFL department on a one year fixed-term maternity cover basis. Our department is committed to collaborative planning at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, to give students greater equity of experience and to give staff greater work life balance. We meet regularly to share resources and ideas.

Our school benefits from and actively contributes to a range of partnerships and we are the lead school for the Bromley Schools’ Collegiate, a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider for primary and secondary teacher training.

Hayes School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school, which provides excellent education for its students as well as exciting opportunities for professional and career development for staff. The school benefits from its proximity to central London and excellent transport links whilst bordering the beautiful Kent countryside.

“Pupils enjoy school and achieve highly.” (Ofsted)

“The curriculum is especially well thought out.” (Ofsted)

“All who work in the school understand and share these values.  This is the Hayes Way” (Ofsted)

We can offer:

• Motivated students with outstanding attitudes to learning
• Outstanding student behaviour
• Excellent facilities for staff, including an on-site fitness suite
• A Staff Wellbeing Forum and Wellbeing Charter with a focus on supporting staff wellbeing
• An excellent induction and support programme for new staff
• An employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccination
• Innovative approaches to Teacher Professional Development
• Opportunities to work with other schools through established partnerships
• A friendly working environment

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29^th April 2026 (9:00am)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Interview Date: to be confirmed

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Karolina Kedziora,

HR Officer at vacancies@hayes.bromley.sch.uk.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning.  The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.