Teacher Training Programme - German
About This Role
Train to become a German teacher with Lady Eleanor Holles
Full time 1 year from August 2025 to June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education.
Lady Eleanor Holles is the lead school for the South West London Hub of the National Modern Languages SCITT, the only national teacher training provider specialising in modern foreign languages in the UK offering a distinct blend of academic and hands-on training, this unique experience sets us apart from other routes into teaching.
We are looking for candidates who have the potential to be an outstanding teacher. You will need a good honours degree or a recognised equivalent qualification together with a high level of fluency in at least one modern language.
Subject to eligibility, successful applicants may be able to access a tax-free bursary of £26,000, or a scholarship of £28,000 (through the British Council) as well as a tuition fee (£9,790) and maintenance loan to help fund teacher training.
Why train with us?
Tailored training focused on modern languages teacher training.
A training programme that offers a combination of theory and hands-on classroom experience through school placements.
Opportunity to teach in in contrasting placements. Lady Eleanor Holles works with a range of schools in the area and you will be placed in two of our partner schools.
You will be part of a cohort of trainees, providing you with friendship and support.
You will receive specialist training from leading experts in physics at university and Lady Eleanor Holles.
From your first enquiry through to your first teaching role, we provide personalised support every step of the way.
If you are a graduate with a good honours degree in languages looking for a change in career, are graduating this year, have acquired a high level of language skills through your career or travels, or are a native speaker with a good degree, our programme could be the first step to kickstart your rewarding teaching career.
Attend our taster days!
Information about taster days at Lady Eleanor Holles (comprising lesson observations and an introduction to the course) and the application and selection process can be found on the website or by contacting Juliet FitzGerald on jfitzgerald@lehs.org.uk. The course start date is August 2026.
Applications can be submitted at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level.