Teacher of German

St James’ Catholic High School
St James’ Way
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle, Cheshire
SK8 6PZ
Tel: 0161 482 6900

Teacher of German
MPS / UPS
Full Time
Fixed Term (1 year Maternity Cover)
Start Date: January 2027

Application Deadline: Friday 16th October 2026, 12 noon
Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and the Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 Disclosure form must be completed for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be found on our website or below and emailed to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

The St James’ Catholic High School Mission:

To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School where all aspects were judged to be either of an expected or strong standard by OFSTED in April 2026.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be a “Good” Catholic school with “Outstanding” areas (CSI 2024).

The governors of the school wish to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of German

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and the Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 Disclosure form must be completed for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be found on our website or below and emailed to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk

St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post

St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

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