Teacher of German
Gordonstoun
Moray
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2025
Job overview
Teacher of German (Maternity Cover)
Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun was founded by Kurt Hahn, a visionary educationalist. The school is widely recognised as the world leader in Hahnian Education, an education focused on the philosophies of service, challenge and compassion.
We are looking for an inspirational full or part-time German teacher to join this thriving department to cover a maternity leave. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about working with students who are eager to learn and challenge themselves.
We are a community of over 500 students aged from 5-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. Gordonstoun encourages all staff to engage in our wonderfully broad programme, and we are seeking someone who is keen to play an active role in boarding school life and Hahn’s philosophies, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, in the mountains or in the middle of the Moray Firth. Above all, we’re looking for someone who embodies a positive, proactive attitude and shares our belief in the school’s motto, "Plus Est En Vous" – "There is more in you."
All candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, as this is a condition of employment.
Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.
Benefits of working at Gordonstoun
· Staff fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee and admissions policies.
· Free meals during term time.
· Free use of sports facilities.
· Free yoga classes.
· Free parking on school campus and cycle to work scheme.
· Free access to an employee assistance programme for services such as counselling and legal advice.
If you’re excited to learn more, please email our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or call recruitment on 01343 837837.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 17 February 2025 at 9am for a September 2025 start.
Attached documents
About Gordonstoun
The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.
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