We are seeking to appoint a German Language Assistant to play a key role in our busy Modern Foreign Languages Department.You will help to improve the linguistic ability of our pupils and will be required to plan activities and conversations for groups of pupils. The working hours are 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.15pm depending on timetable.If you are fluent in German, enjoy working with children and have relevant experience of using ICT in a learning environment we would be delighted to hear from you.Please refer to the Candidate Pack for further details.Closing time and date for applications is Noon on Monday 25 October 2024.About St LeonardsSt Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland.It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey.The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting.The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
